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    Which of the following claims is accurate regarding the Indian Divorce Act, 1869?

Option: 1

All Indian citizens, regardless of faith, are covered by the Act.


Option: 2

Only the wife's infidelity qualifies as grounds for divorce on the part of the husband; vice versa is not permitted.


Option: 3

For requests for relief under this Act, the district court has first jurisdiction.


Option: 4

The Act includes provisions for alimony and maintenance but not for judicial separation.


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Application: Christians in India are generally covered by the Indian Divorce Act, 1869.

Divorce reasons: A divorce can be requested on a number of grounds, including adultery, by either spouse. It does not only apply to one gender.

District courts often have authority over marriage matters governed by this Act.

Alimony and maintenance: The Act does provide provisions for both alimony and maintenance.

Judicial Separation: The Act includes clauses that address judicial separation.

hence option C is the correct option

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