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The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006

Section 12Marriage of a minor child to be void in certain circumstances

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Section 12: Marriage of a minor child to be void in certain circumstances

12. Marriage of a minor child to be void in certain circumstances

Where a child, being a minor—

(a)

is taken or enticed out of the keeping of the lawful guardian; or

(b)

by force compelled, or by any deceitful means induced to go from any place; or

(c)

is sold for the purpose of marriage; and made to go through a form of marriage or if the minor is married after which the minor is sold or trafficked or used for immoral purposes, such marriage shall be null and void.