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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
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
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
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
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
Three child marriages prevented in Ballari district
04 May 2020, 16:15 IST