Kerala High Court's Landmark Ruling on Child Marriage
The Kerala High Court has ruled that the law against child marriage will apply to all Indians, regardless of their religion. This landmark judgment is set to have far-reaching implications for gender equality and children's rights.
Sun, 28 Jul 2024
In a significant breakthrough, the Kerala High Court has ruled that the law against child marriage will apply to all Indians, regardless of their religion. This landmark judgment is set to have far-reaching implications, particularly in Muslim-majority regions where child marriage was previously permissible under Muslim personal law.
The court's ruling emphasizes the primacy of citizenship and the secondary importance of religion. Justice PV Kunhikrishnan, who led the bench, highlighted that the Act supersedes all other laws, including those that allow marriage at puberty.
BIG BREAKING NEWS 🚨 Kerala High Court rules that the law against child marriage would apply to all Indians irrespective of their religion.
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A bench of Justice PV Kunhikrishnan also made it clear that the Act supersedes Muslim personal law that allows marriage of a girl at… pic.twitter.com/ORpzs9UiIh
This move is expected to bring a significant reduction in child marriages across the country.
As the court's judgment takes effect, it remains to be seen how it will impact social attitudes and cultural practices surrounding child marriage.
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