child marriage
End child marriages to build a real ‘new India’
If the government now has the sense to not challenge the Supreme Court verdict, it must create such support systems.
Rajasthan teen uses husband's Facebook page to prove she was married at 12
The couple were married at a secret wedding ceremony in Barmer district in 2010 when both were just 12 years old.
23 million child brides in India, says SC after criminalising sex with minor wife
The SC also referred to a National Family Health Survey report revealing that 26.8 per cent women were married before 18 years.
After SC order, time to halt all child marriages
The ridiculously young age at which brides were given away earlier shows how our society was steeped in such obscurantist practices.
After liquor, dowry in Nitish Kumar list
Donning the cap of a social reformist Kumar launched a campaign to eliminate these evils with the participation of the people.
To end child marriage, SC must act decisively
As per the latest census, 30 per cent of married women in India wed before they turn 18.
Verdict on child marriage laws reserved by top court
The Centre had defended Section 375(2), saying the immunity provision was meant to protect the institution of marriage.
‘Can’t make sex in child marriage crime’
Criminalising consummation of marriage as a serious offence not practical: Centre
Unholy matrimony: Rape by statute
Women find it difficult to prove and report marital rape due to economic and emotional reasons.
Delhi: 13-yr-old girl kidnapped, married off, gets pregnant; 3 held
The girl was allegedly kidnapped on May 10 when she had gone to buy ice cream, they added.