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Supreme Court on Child Marriage: The Supreme Court has expressed deep displeasure over the issue of child marriage taking place in the country. The Supreme Court on Friday (October 18) said in strong words, 'Child marriage prohibition law cannot be stopped by personal law. Child marriage is a violation of the free will to choose one's partner. This eliminates the option of choosing a partner of their choice.
Court issued guidelines
Delivering its verdict on a PIL alleging increase in child marriage in the country, the Supreme Court laid down several guidelines for effective implementation of child marriage prevention laws. A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Mishra issued these guidelines for effective implementation of the Child Marriage Restraint Act in the country.
Prevention of child marriage and protection of minors
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said, 'The law prohibiting child marriage cannot be disturbed by personal law. Court guidelines say such marriages are a violation of the free will of minors to choose their spouse. Authorities should focus on preventing child marriage and protecting minors and, as a last resort, punish offenders.'
'There are some flaws in the Child Marriage Prevention Act'
According to the Supreme Court, there are some flaws in the law prohibiting child marriage. The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 was enacted to prevent child marriage and ensure their eradication from the society. This Act replaces the Child Marriage Restraint Act of 1929.
