Child marriages

The BBC, which often likes to paint itself as a defender of human rights, showcased an unexpected compassion for the men sentencing their own girls to a tragic existence, instead of confronting the horrific practice that is not only accepted but has been part of a tradition for decades.

The court noted, "The parties are governed by Muslim Personal Law. It recognises the permissibility of plurality of marriages."

Parliament of Iraq approved changes to the nation's personal status law that opponents contended would effectively legalize child marriage

According to the data shared by Assam police, the first drive was launched against child marriage in February 2023 and the second drive was conducted in October 2023.

The bench further stated that child marriage violates the right to life and liberty enshrined in Article 21 of the Constitution.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma-led Assam government on Thursday decided to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act of 1935

"Hear me carefully, as long as I am alive, I will not let child marriage take place in Assam. I will not let this happen as long as Himanta Biswa Sarma is alive...I would like to challenge you politically, I will shut down this shop before 2026," Sarma said.

In the state of West Bengal, around 41.4 percent of girls get married before their legal marriageable age which is 18 whereas 20.1 percent of boys get married before they attain the age of 21. The constantly increasing numbers are worrisome given that child marriages are a human rights violation and a recognized form of sexual and gender-based violence.

Crackdown against child marriage continues as Assam police on Tuesday, 3rd October, arrested more than 800 accused persons.