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flag Delhi High Court calls for law reform to end conflict between Muslim marriage laws and child protection laws.

flag The Delhi High Court has spotlighted a legal conflict between Islamic personal law permitting marriage after puberty and Indian criminal laws prohibiting child marriage and sexual relations with minors, urging legislative clarity. flag In a case involving a man accused of marrying a girl allegedly under 18, Justice Arun Monga granted bail, noting that while Muslim law may recognize such unions, they can still lead to prosecution under the POCSO Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. flag The court highlighted inconsistencies creating confusion and potential injustice, suggesting a Uniform Civil Code to harmonize personal laws with child protection, while emphasizing that religious practices cannot override national laws safeguarding minors. flag It stressed the need for Parliament to resolve the tension between tradition and child rights, calling for a balanced approach that bans child marriage universally while allowing gradual evolution in other personal law matters.

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