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flag A Pakistani court upheld a 15-year-old girl’s marriage under Islamic law, citing puberty and consent, despite it violating the 2025 Child Marriage Act.

flag The Islamabad High Court allowed a 15-year-old girl to stay with her husband, ruling that her marriage is valid under Islamic law due to puberty and consent, despite being illegal under Pakistan’s 2025 Child Marriage Restraint Act. flag The court emphasized the conflict between religious validity and statutory prohibition, noting the girl’s age was confirmed as 15 by NADRA, though her marriage certificate listed her as 18. flag It rejected voiding the marriage to avoid social and legal repercussions, including stigma and potential honor violence, while calling for stronger enforcement, age verification, public awareness, and legal reforms to protect minors.

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