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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

National family health survey: Digital access surges for Haryana women, yet economic participation lags

The report suggests that nearly three out of four women in Haryana have used the internet, with the figure rising from 48.4% in 2019–21 to 74% in 2023–24, compared to 87% of males. (HT Photo for representation)

Published 64 days ago

UP Guv calls for campaign against child marriage, dowry

UP Guv calls for campaign against child marriage, dowry

Published 73 days ago

13 booked as 13-year-old girl is married off to 42-year-old man in Indore

13 booked as 13-year-old girl is married off to 42-year-old man in Indore

Published 73 days ago

‘Silence of a virgin girl’ will count as consent under new Taliban law: Report

Taliban’s new Afghanistan law says silence of ‘virgin girl’ can count as marriage consent.

Updated 77 days ago

Eight-year-old boy foil child marriage of his friend in Rajasthan's Bundi

Eight-year-old boy foil child marriage of his friend in Rajasthan's Bundi

Published 105 days ago

Rajasthan: Officials rescue 2 girls from child marriage; teen stops own wedding

Rajasthan: Officials rescue 2 girls from child marriage; teen stops own wedding

Updated 110 days ago

Two child marriages foiled in Jind, minors rescued, say officials

No FIR was registered as the marriage was not solemnised. (HT Photo for representation)

Published 129 days ago

Jodhpur: Child bride breaks free, lights up path for others

Jodhpur: Child bride breaks free, lights up path for others

Published 134 days ago

Rajasthan family court annuls child marriage, advocates eradication of practice

Rajasthan family court annuls child marriage, advocates eradication of practice

Published 136 days ago

Authorities foil child marriage days after 16-year-old girl elopes with man in Rajasthan's Bundi

Authorities foil child marriage days after 16-year-old girl elopes with man in Rajasthan's Bundi

Published 158 days ago

Girl leaves behind child marriage and domestic violence trauma to appear for Class 10 exam

Girl leaves behind child marriage and domestic violence trauma to appear for Class 10 exam

Published 162 days ago

Odisha launches education scheme for children, 100-day campaign against early marriage

Odisha launches education scheme for children, 100-day campaign against early marriage

Published 201 days ago

Drive launched in all districts of Jharkhand to make villages free from child marriage

Drive launched in all districts of Jharkhand to make villages free from child marriage

Published 223 days ago

Haji Mastan’s daughter seeks justice from PM Modi, Shah in alleged abuse case

Haseen Mastan Mirza, who claims to be the daughter of late underworld don Haji Mastan, has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Published 224 days ago

Married off, robbed of hope: US aid cuts enable exploitation of Rohingya kids

Rohingya refugee girls attend a class at their school in the Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, Wednesday,

Published 229 days ago

Ludhiana: Marriage of 17-year-old stopped in Jugiana, kin counselled

According to officials, the boy was only 17 years old, while the girl was 19. (HT Photo)

Published 236 days ago

Maharashtra launches drive against child marriage

Portrait Of Young Girl (Shutterstock)

Published 288 days ago

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Published 292 days ago

16-year-old girl allegedly forced into marriage in Bengaluru, case filed

The incident took place in full public view on Monday morning at Sunkadakatte bus stand of Bengaluru, police said,

Published 305 days ago

16-year-old girl forcibly married at mosque in Bengaluru; FIR registered: Report

A formal complaint was filed in Bengaluru, leading to a case under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act.

Published 305 days ago

Nine Kaithal villages pass resolution against child marriage

Haryana women and child development department has deputed child marriage prohibition officers in each district to take effective measures to prevent child marriages, particularly on Akshaya Tritiya. (File)

Published 348 days ago

Odisha cop forcefully marries Class 10 student, tortures her; arrested

The police ASI was also booked under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act along with other charges.

Updated 359 days ago

Fix OSCs to support women affected by violence, Delhi high court tells govt

HT on June 24 published a report underscoring the inadequate infrastructure, paucity of staff in Delhi’s One Stop Centres. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Published 375 days ago

Tripura to make registration for social weddings mandatory | Here's why

Saha said that if birth certificates are made a provision for marriage registration, the ages of the boys and girls will automatically come to light.

Updated 381 days ago

Taliban ask 45-year-old man to ‘wait’ after marrying 6-year-old girl: Report

Child marriages in Afghanistan have worsened since the Taliban came to power in 2021.

Published 387 days ago

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