Execution Of The Prohibition Of Child Marriage Act, 2006 With Particular Attention To The State Of Assam

Abstract

The primary legislation governing marriages between individuals under 18 (female) and 21 (male) is the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act of 2006. Section 19(1) of the Act grants state governments the authority to enact regulations to implement its requirements. This article aims to evaluate every state regulation issued under the 2006 Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, often known as "the said Act" or the "Act" in the future. The research will examine and analyze the different state regulation requirements to see if there are any commonalities.

The Act's main sections deal with the ban on child marriages. The sections annul child marriages in addition to the ancillary rights that follow, including child support, custody, and the legal standing of kids. The Act also specifies the kinds of preventive orders, including an injunction or police support, that a Child Marriage Prohibition Officer may request from a court. It also clarifies the different responsibilities of the Child Marriage Prohibition Officer (hereafter referred to as the "CMPO") in terms of public education, mass marriage prevention, and offender prosecution. This article examines the implementation of the 2006 Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, focusing on the state of Assam.