child marriage law Archives

Patna High Court Rejects Husband’s Custody Plea for Minor Wife, Orders Financial Support for Newborn

Shruti Mahapatra1 day ago2 days ago03 mins

The Patna High Court refused to give a minor wife’s custody to her husband, ordering she remain in a care home. The husband must financially support their newborn.

Kerala High Court: Muslim Marriages Under Personal Law Not Excluded from POCSO Act

Shruti Mahapatra1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

The Kerala High Court has clarified that Muslim marriages under personal law are not excluded from the POCSO Act, emphasizing that sexual relations with a minor, even within marriage, are illegal.