Can a man under 21 get married in India? And answers to doubts regarding age of marriage?

marriage related doubts

What is the punishment for the crime of child marriage? Whoever conducts, conducts, directs or encourages child marriage shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years and with fine which may extend to one lakh rupees unless he proves that he has reason to believe that the marriage … Read more

Is it a crime to marry a girl under 18 in India?

child marriage act

Yes, marrying a girl below 18 is a crime in India. According to the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006, the perpetrators of this offense are punished. This Act prohibits child marriage in India and protects the welfare of children. Under this Act, child marriage is prohibited if one or both parties to the marriage … Read more