The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006

The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006
Parliament of India
  • An Act to provide for the prohibition of solemnisation of child marriages and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto
CitationAct No. 6 of 2007
Territorial extentIndia
Enacted byParliament of India
Assented to10 January 2007
Commenced1 November 2007
Legislative history
Bill titleThe Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2005
Related legislation
Child Marriage Restraint Act
Status: In force

The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006 came into force on 1 November 2007 in India. It forbids child marriages, and protects and provides assistance to the victims of child marriages.

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