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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)
Published on Jun 25, 2026 07:06 am IST

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 on Jun 24, 2026 02:59 pm IST

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 on Jun 20, 2026 04:48 am IST

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 on Jun 19, 2026 05:52 am IST

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 on Jun 12, 2026 05:58 am IST

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 on May 31, 2026 05:52 am IST

UP Guv calls for campaign against child marriage, dowry

UP Guv calls for campaign against child marriage, dowry
Published on May 22, 2026 12:16 am IST

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 on May 21, 2026 02:03 pm IST

‘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 on May 17, 2026 06:00 pm IST

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 on Apr 19, 2026 09:03 pm IST

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 on Apr 14, 2026 08:46 pm IST

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 on Mar 27, 2026 06:28 am IST

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

Jodhpur: Child bride breaks free, lights up path for others
Published on Mar 22, 2026 11:02 am IST

Rajasthan family court annuls child marriage, advocates eradication of practice

Rajasthan family court annuls child marriage, advocates eradication of practice
Published on Mar 19, 2026 08:36 pm IST

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 on Feb 25, 2026 08:53 pm IST

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 on Feb 21, 2026 05:44 pm IST

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 on Jan 13, 2026 09:07 pm IST

District admin prevents child marriage due for Jan 23 in Gurugram

During the verification, it was found that the girl was 17-years-old (Representative photo)
Published on Jan 09, 2026 05:12 am IST

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 on Dec 22, 2025 04:29 pm IST

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 on Dec 21, 2025 03:20 pm IST

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 on Dec 17, 2025 01:06 pm IST

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 on Dec 10, 2025 08:24 am IST

Child marriages cause early maternity, suffering: Union minister at 100-day campaign launch

Child marriages cause early maternity, suffering: Union minister at 100-day campaign launch
Updated on May 05, 2026 05:20 pm IST

Maharashtra launches drive against child marriage

Portrait Of Young Girl (Shutterstock)
Published on Oct 19, 2025 05:42 am IST

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Published on Oct 15, 2025 11:21 am IST

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 on Oct 01, 2025 08:20 pm IST

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 on Oct 01, 2025 05:39 pm IST

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 on Aug 20, 2025 07:06 am IST

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 on Aug 08, 2025 03:54 pm IST

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 on Jul 23, 2025 07:18 pm IST