child marraige
- Mumbai
Child marriages rise in Maha post COVID lockdown, says women’s panel chief
Latur: Maharashtra Women’s Commission chief Rupali Chakankar on Monday said the number of child marriages in the state had increased after lockdown was imposed for the COVID-19 pandemic. Addressing a press conference…
- Delhi
SC notice on plea against HC order on 16-yr-old Muslim girl marriage
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on a plea by National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) challenging a verdict by the Punjab and Haryana High Court,…
- Chennai
Tamil Nadu govt to launch awareness drive to minimize child marriages
Chennai: Alarmed at a large number of child marriages being reported in the state, the Tamil Nadu Social Welfare department is to conduct awareness campaigns across all 38 districts. According to the…