Ban on child marriage applies to all religions; overrides Muslim personal law: Kerala High Court

The Court held that the Child Marriage Prohibition Act also supersedes Muslim personal law which allows Muslims who have attained puberty to marry.
Kerala High Court, girl child
Kerala High Court, girl child
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In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has held that child marriage is prohibited by law for all, regardless of the religion they follow [Moidutty Musliyar & Ors. v. Sub Inspector Vadakkencherry Police Station & Ors.].

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