Rajasthan High Court orders state government to prevent child marriages, holding village heads accountable.
Rajasthan High Court directs state government to prevent child marriages, holding village heads and panchayat members accountable for any solemnized marriages. The order comes in response to a PIL seeking intervention to stop child marriages despite the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006 being in effect. The court emphasizes further efforts are needed, particularly around Akshaya Tritiya festival, when many child marriages take place.
May 02, 2024
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