{"id":5320,"date":"2025-01-10T18:38:57","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T13:08:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianlawsociety.com\/?p=5320"},"modified":"2025-01-12T15:23:52","modified_gmt":"2025-01-12T09:53:52","slug":"the-prohibition-of-child-marriage-act-2006","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karma.law\/insights\/law-library\/the-prohibition-of-child-marriage-act-2006\/","title":{"rendered":"The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Ministry of Women and Child Development<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n

The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, was enacted to prohibit the solemnization of child marriages in India. Child marriage, a practice with detrimental consequences for children’s health, education, and overall well-being, has been a persistent social issue. The Act aims to protect children’s rights by making child marriages voidable, providing for the maintenance and custody of affected children, and prescribing punishments for adults involved in solemnizing or promoting child marriages. This Act falls under the Ministry of Women and Child Development.<\/span><\/p>\n

Enactment Date, Number of Chapters, Number of Sections:<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Act was enacted on January 10, 2007, and came into force on November 1, 2007. It consists of 21 sections and is not divided into chapters.<\/span><\/p>\n

Act Governed By:<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Act is primarily enforced through District Courts, which have the power to annul child marriages, grant maintenance and custody orders, and issue injunctions prohibiting child marriages. Child Marriage Prohibition Officers are appointed to prevent and address child marriages. State Governments have the power to make rules for the Act’s implementation.<\/span><\/p>\n

On Whom It Is Applicable:<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Act applies to all citizens of India, both within and outside the country. It specifically protects children (persons below the age of 18) from being forced into marriage.<\/span><\/p>\n

Penalties\/Punishments:<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Act prescribes punishments, including imprisonment and fines, for male adults marrying children, solemnizing child marriages, and promoting or permitting the solemnization of child marriages. It also allows for injunctions and makes child marriages void in certain circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n

Important Pointers:<\/span><\/h4>\n