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Supreme Court refuses to extend child marriage ban to all faiths
The Supreme Court has rejected the government's plea to enforce the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA) over personal laws, urging Parliament to
Supreme Court's Verdict: A Tipping Point in Child Marriage Eradication
The Supreme Court's recent judgment reinforcing the strict implementation of the child marriage prevention law is celebrated by activists and NGOs. The court affirmed that traditions cannot override the law,
Law On Child Marriage Cannot Be Stunted By Any Personal Law: Top Court
The Supreme Court on Friday said the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act cannot be stunted by traditions under any personal law and observed marriages involving children violate the free will to choose a life partner.
Supreme Court's Latest Verdict: Child Marriage Violates Rights, Overrules Personal Laws
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that no personal law from any religion can override the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA). Find out what is the legal age to marry in India and which states report the highest number of child marriages.
SC: Child Marriage Cannot be Stunted under Personal Laws
The Supreme Court on Friday said that the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act cannot be stunted by traditions under any personal law. Observing that marriages involving children violate the free will to choose a life partner,
Right to sexuality of a person is systematically dismantled in child marriage: Supreme Court
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday said in the instance of child marriage, the right to sexuality of a person is systematically dismantled, and the assault starts with the sexualisation of the child at a tender age.
"Child Marriage Deprives Children Of Agency, Autonomy": Supreme Court
Issuing a slew of directions for the effective implementation of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, the Supreme Court said that child marriage deprives children of their agency, autonomy, an
Supreme Court issues guidelines to eradicate child marriage in India by 2030
India's Supreme Court has issued guidelines to eradicate child marriage by 2030, emphasizing a multi-sectoral strategy. Activists hail this as a landmark judgement.
Marriage fixed during minority of child violates free choice: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court judgment came on a PIL by the Society for Enlightenment and Voluntary Action urging steps to check child marriages
Personal laws can't prevail over Child Marriage Act: Court issues guidelines
T he Supreme Court on Friday held that personal laws and traditions cannot prevail over the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act and issued a host of guidelines to achieve the "whole
Law on prevention of child marriages can't be stunted by personal laws: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled that the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act overrides personal laws, asserting that child marriages infringe upon minors' autonomy. Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and other justices emphasised that authorities should focus on prevention and protection,
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Supreme Push Against Child Marriages: Legal, Judicial, and Tech Interventions
The Supreme Court has outlined a comprehensive plan to combat child marriages, involving legal enforcement, judicial measures ...
Not only heterosexuals, child marriage oppressive to all genders, sexual minorities: CJI
Supreme Court ruled that child marriage is oppressive to all genders and sexual minorities, depriving them of autonomy over ...
India has over 11.5 lakh children vulnerable to child marriage: NCPR report
A study by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has found over 11.5 lakh children across 27 states and ...
Child marriage deprives children of their agency, autonomy and right to fully enjoy their childhood: SC
The verdict referred to a slew of fundamental rights of minors being violated by such marriages and said the children who are ...
11.5 lakh found 'vulnerable' to child marriage: Study
A recent campaign directed by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights found over 11.5 lakh vulnerable children ...
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In SC guidelines to wipe out child marriage, onus on districts, legal action against negligent officials
The Supreme Court Friday issued guidelines for ensuring the effective implementation of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act ...
Parliament may consider outlawing child betrothal in India
Stating that there were areas in the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006 (PCMA) that defeats the very purpose of law and ...