Select the most appropriate statement.
Verified Answer
A. A child born during marriage is a conclusive proof of legitimacy.
B. A child born during marriage may be presumed as legitimate child.
C. A child born during marriage shall be considered as a conclusive proof of legitimacy unless rebutted.
D. No presumption will be drawn about a child born during marriage.
Explanation:
Section 112 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, states that the fact of birth during a valid marriage is conclusive proof of legitimacy, unless it can be shown that the parties had no access to each other. This means it's conclusive proof unless rebutted by proof of non-access.