Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006

The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 (Act 6 of 2007) is a significant social welfare legislation enacted to prevent child marriages and protect the rights, welfare, and interests of children in India. The Act provides a legal framework for prohibiting child marriages, declaring certain marriages void or voidable, granting relief to affected parties, and prescribing penalties for individuals involved in promoting or solemnizing such marriages. This 2026 edition incorporates amendments arising from the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 and presents the updated statutory framework governing child marriage prevention and child protection measures. Published as a Bare Act with Comments, the book serves as an important legal reference for understanding child rights, family law protections, and statutory safeguards against child marriage.

Key Features

• Complete text of The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 (Act 6 of 2007)
• Updated with amendments under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (Act 34 of 2019)
• Covers statutory provisions relating to prevention and prohibition of child marriage
• Includes provisions concerning voidable and void child marriages
• Covers legal remedies, protection measures, and rights of affected children
• Provides reference on penalties and enforcement mechanisms under the Act
• Useful resource for understanding child protection and welfare legislation
• Published as a Bare Act with Comments