Forced child marriage in Kerala, case against parents
In a shocking incident happened in Kerala, a 15 year old Muttukadu resident of Tamil origin girl was taken to Tamil Nadu a week ago and her ‘wedding’ was conducted with…
Child Marriage
Child Marriage
Child marriage usually refers to two separate social phenomena which are practiced in some societies. The first and more widespread practice is that of marrying a young child (generally defined…
The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006
THE PROHIBITION OF CHILD MARRIAGE ACT, 2006 NO. 6 OF 2007 [10th January, 2007.] An Act to provide for the prohibition of solemnisation of child marriages and for matters connected…