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Prohibition of Child Marriage Act

Parliamentary panel to hear officials on marriage age next week

The secretary of the Women and Child Development Ministry (WCD) and representatives of the National Coalition Advocating for Adolescent Concerns (NCAAC) and the Young Voices Campaign will appear before the panel at its November 22 meeting on the proposed changes in the marriage age for children and other women-related legislation.

13 November 2024, 09:48 IST

Parliamentary panel to hear officials on marriage age next week

Parliamentary panel to hear officials on marriage age next week

Parliamentary panel to hear officials on marriage age next week

13 November 2024, 09:48 IST

Prohibition of Child Marriage Act applies to all citizens irrespective of religion: Kerala High Court

The petitioners, including the father of the then minor girl, contended before the court that being a Muslim she enjoys the religious right to marry after attaining puberty, i.e., at the age of 15.

28 July 2024, 14:05 IST

Prohibition of Child Marriage Act applies to all citizens irrespective of religion: Kerala High Court

Prohibition of Child Marriage Act applies to all citizens irrespective of religion: Kerala High Court

Prohibition of Child Marriage Act applies to all citizens irrespective of religion: Kerala High Court

28 July 2024, 14:05 IST

With one in five girls & one in six boys married in India, progress in ending child marriage stagnating: Study

A Lancet Global Health study highlights the ongoing challenge of child marriage in India, affecting one in five girls and about one in six boys. Progress in eliminating child marriage has plateaued, and between 2016 and 2021, the practice surged in certain states and UTs.

16 December 2023, 09:41 IST

With one in five girls & one in six boys married in India, progress in ending child marriage stagnating: Study

With one in five girls & one in six boys married in India, progress in ending child marriage stagnating: Study

With one in five girls & one in six boys married in India, progress in ending child marriage stagnating: Study

16 December 2023, 09:41 IST

Parliamentary panel examining Bill on raising age of marriage for women gets 3-month extension to submit report

The Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was introduced in the Lok Sabha in December 2021 and was referred to the standing committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports.

18 October 2023, 09:09 IST

Parliamentary panel examining Bill on raising age of marriage for women gets 3-month extension to submit report

Parliamentary panel examining Bill on raising age of marriage for women gets 3-month extension to submit report

Parliamentary panel examining Bill on raising age of marriage for women gets 3-month extension to submit report

18 October 2023, 09:09 IST

Three child marriages prevented in Ballari district

Three child marriages were prevented by the department of women and child development at Hulikunte and Suravvanahalli villages in the taluk on Monday. The weddings were scheduled at 5 am.

04 May 2020, 16:15 IST

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Three child marriages prevented in Ballari district

04 May 2020, 16:15 IST