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child marriage
Assam govt launches massive crackdown on child marriage, over 1800 arrested so far in 4004 cases filed
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma informed that 1800+ people have been arrested so far for violating provisions of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act.
Assam police foil child marriage attempt in Barpeta, arrests Imam Sanidul Ali, groom Sanuar Hussain and two others: Details
Barely four days after announcing a crackdown, the Assam police rescued a 16-year-old girl from child marriage
Muslim girls above 15 years can marry, it would not violate the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act: Punjab and Haryana HC cite Sharia law
In his order, Justice Vikas Bahl stated, "Such a marriage would not be void in terms of Section 12 of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006."
Pakistan: 40-year-old Imran abducts 13-year-old Christian girl, marries her after converting her to Islam
The court in Pakistan ignored all principles of natural justice and upheld the 'consent' of a 13-year-old girl, despite the fact that minors cannot give consent in such matters
