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Handbook on Child Marriage Act 2006 by Manini Jaiswal is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The document summarizes the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act of 2006 in India. It defines child marriage as marriage where either party is under 18 (girls) or 21 (boys). Over half of Indian women are married as children. The Act aims to prohibit child marriages and protect victims. Reasons for continued child marriage include lowering dowry costs, protecting girls

Author

Manini Jaiswal

Language

EN