Iraq’s parliament passed three contentious laws on Tuesday, including amendments to the personal status law that…
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Assam Cabinet Approves Repealing Muslim Marriages & Divorce Registration Act, 1935 To Combat Child Marriage
In a significant move aimed at eradicating child marriage and ensuring gender parity in marriage laws,…
Kerala registers high number of teenage pregnancy, many girls have had multiple births: Report
Feature Image: Representational Image In a disturbing report from Kerala, it has emerged that there were…
Policeman who married his teenage cousin ‘to save family honour’ booked under POCSO Act
A Chennai policeman has been arrested under the POCSO Act for allegedly marrying a girl who…
Haryana High Court issues ruling for minor bride to stay with in-laws after parents oppose
The Haryana High Court has issued a ruling in a case that involved a 17-year-old minor…
Parents in Maharashtra booked for getting 12-year-old daughter married
The parents and husband of a 12-year-old girl were booked under the Prohibition of Child Marriage…