Which of the following statement(s) are correct?
a) the fact that a minor is pregnant justifies overruling her parent’s refusal to grant
consent to marry
b) an adoptive parent may not marry a child that he or she has adopted
c) a legal guardian may marry his or her ward with consent of the High Court
d) (a), (b) and (c) are correct
e) only (b) and (c) are correct
e) only (b) and (c) are correct.
Based on the given options, the correct statement(s) are:
e) only (b) and (c) are correct.
Option (a) is incorrect because the fact that a minor is pregnant does not automatically justify overruling her parent's refusal to grant consent to marry.
Option (b) is correct because an adoptive parent may not marry a child they have adopted. This is a common restriction to prevent potential exploitation or abuse.
Option (c) is correct because a legal guardian may marry his or her ward with the consent of the High Court. In certain situations, the court's permission may be required to ensure the best interests of the ward are protected.
Therefore, the correct answer is e) only (b) and (c) are correct.