August 21, 2025
Karnataka passes Prohibition of Child Marriage (Karnataka Amendment) Bill 2025. The new Bill criminalizes not only the solemnization but also the betrothal and preparation for child marriage
July 10, 2025
The shocking case of child marriage was reported in Afghanistan's Helmand province, but Taliban is yet to charge either the father or "groom" despite their arrests
July 18, 2024
Himanta says DGP instructed to conduct preliminary survey for next crackdown
April 14, 2023
An NGO filed a plea stating the Act was not being enforced in letter and spirit
February 04, 2023
Women protest against the arrests of their husbands and sons
February 03, 2023
Those having married girls below 14 years of age will be booked under POCSO
December 15, 2022
KSCF wants the “scheme for adolescent girls” be made operational across India
December 12, 2022
Girls are used as a substitute for money to offset debts and settle conflicts
November 15, 2022
Out of four states, Andra Pradesh recorded the highest percentage of child marriages
September 30, 2022
There's a gross under-reporting of child marriages
December 21, 2021
Opposition slams the bill in Lok Sabha, demands more discussion
September 19, 2021
Both the minor girl and the man belong to minority community
December 27, 2019
Like many countries, Saudi Arabia approves minor marriages under certain conditions
August 22, 2019
Child rapes five times up in 12 years in India, says the report by NGO alliance
May 17, 2019
India is home to more stunted children than any other country
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