Overview of the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021
The Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021 aims to amend the existing Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. The key objective is to raise the minimum age of marriage for females from 18 to 21 years, aligning it with the age for males.
Key Features of the Bill
Minimum Age of Marriage
Current Law: Minimum age for females is 18 years; for males, it is 21 years.
Proposed Change: Increase the minimum age for females to 21 years.
Annulment of Child Marriage
Current Provision: A person married below the minimum age can apply for annulment within two years of reaching the age of majority (20 years).
Proposed Change: Extend this period to five years (until 23 years of age).
Overriding Effect
The Bill states that its provisions will override any other laws, customs, or practices related to marriage.
Legislative Process
The Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on December 21, 2021, and subsequently referred to the Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth, and Sports. The committee has received multiple extensions to review the Bill, with the latest extension granted until May 2024.
Current Status
As of now, the Bill has not yet been passed and is subject to further review by the parliamentary committee.
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