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Child Marriage

Father among 8 booked in Pratapgarh for attempting child marriage; six held

File photo of a minor girl saved from child marriage (For representation only)

Published 39 days ago

Birth dates on wedding cards? Maharashtra's new plan to curb child marriage

The state aims to bring the incidence of the illegal practice below 10 per cent within the next five years.

Updated 39 days ago

Numbers that sting: Haryana registers 402 child marriage complaints in 12 months

According to official records, Haryana reported 33 child marriage cases each in 2020 and 2021, 37 cases in 2022, and 28 cases in 2024. (HT File)

Published 44 days ago

Haryana’s women, child protection system grapples with staff crunch

The women protection-cum-child marriage prohibition officers are responsible for implementing key legislations, including the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace (POSH) Act and dowry prohibition laws.

Published 45 days ago

Nine booked for child marriage of 14-year-old orphan girl in Kharadi

Nine booked for child marriage of 14-year-old orphan girl in Kharadi

Published 52 days ago

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Videos

'Equality' vs 'haste': Bill to raise marriage of women in LS amid oppn protests

'Equality' vs 'haste': Bill to raise marriage of women in LS amid oppn protests

Watch: Modi govt hits back at oppn for opposing proposal to raise marriage age

Watch: Modi govt hits back at oppn for opposing proposal to raise marriage age

Modi govt moves to raise legal age of marriage for women. Pros & Cons Explained

Modi govt moves to raise legal age of marriage for women. Pros & Cons Explained

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