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    Child Marriage News

    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)
    Cities
    Published 59 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.
    India News
    Updated 60 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)
    Cities
    Published 64 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.
    Cities
    Published 65 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
    Cities
    Published 72 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)
    Cities
    Published 84 days ago

    UP Guv calls for campaign against child marriage, dowry

    UP Guv calls for campaign against child marriage, dowry
    Cities
    Published 93 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
    Cities
    Published 94 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.
    World News
    Updated 98 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
    Cities
    Published 125 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
    Cities
    Updated 130 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)
    Cities
    Published 149 days ago

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

    Jodhpur: Child bride breaks free, lights up path for others
    Cities
    Published 154 days ago

    Rajasthan family court annuls child marriage, advocates eradication of practice

    Rajasthan family court annuls child marriage, advocates eradication of practice
    Cities
    Published 156 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
    Cities
    Published 178 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
    Education
    Published 183 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
    Education
    Published 221 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.
    India News
    Published 245 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,
    World News
    Published 249 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)
    Cities
    Published 256 days ago

    Maharashtra launches drive against child marriage

    Portrait Of Young Girl (Shutterstock)
    Cities
    Published 308 days ago

    You’re the change, be the change

    Girl child
    Ht Insight
    Published 312 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,
    India News
    Published 325 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.
    Cities
    Published 326 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)
    Cities
    Published 368 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.
    India News
    Updated 380 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)
    Cities
    Published 395 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.
    India News
    Updated 401 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.
    World News
    Published 408 days ago

    SC orders protection of Bihar girl who fled abusive forced marriage

    The girl approached the top court through her friend, seeking annulment of her marriage under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act. (HT PHOTO)
    India News
    Published 431 days ago
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