Ancient Indian Legal Systems

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1996

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ID: ART_LAW_1996_32 Ref: The Arthashastra by L.N. Rangarajan

Which one of the following texts of ancient India allows divorce to a wife deserted by her husband?

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Correct Option: D

Kautilya's Arthashastra allows for the dissolution of marriage (divorce) if a wife is deserted by her husband for a specific period.

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