The Indian Supreme Court ruled that personal laws cannot restrict the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act.

The Supreme Court of India ruled that the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act cannot be limited by personal laws, affirming that child marriages violate minors' rights to choose their partners. Led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, the court emphasized prevention and protection over penalization, acknowledged gaps in the 2006 Act, and suggested tailored strategies for different communities to effectively combat child marriage.