Recently, the Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking to increase the minimum age of marriage of women in India from 18 years to 21 years. The Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud, noted that the power to amend the law lies with Parliament.
The Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha in December 2021. The Bill proposes to raise the age of marriage for women from 18 to 21 years.
The caution exercised by the Supreme Court and the advice of the Opposition MPs to scrutinise the Bill before passing it is well grounded.
Despite such a high share of women marrying before turning 18 years, according to the National Crime Records Bureau, only 1,050 cases were registered under The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act in 2021.
While laws can be changed, enforcement may remain weak as underage marriages are rarely reported. So, implementation must be focus of the government rather changing the legal age of marriage.
1. What is the Legal Age for Marriage in India for women.
Ans. Presently, the Legal Age for Marriage in India for women is 18 years and for men 21 years.
2. What is the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill 2021 proposes?
Ans. The Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill 2021 proposes to raise the age of marriage for women from 18 to 21 years.
Raising Legal Age of Marriage for Women
Presently, the Legal Age for Marriage in India for women is 18 years and for men 21 years.
The Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill 2021 proposes to raise the age of marriage for women from 18 to 21 years.
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