Ban on child marriage applies to all religions, overrides Muslim personal law: Kerala High Court
In a significant judgment, the Kerala High Court has reaffirmed the supremacy of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 over personal laws concerning marriageable age, particularly Islamic personal law. The court’s ruling emphasizes that the Act applies universally, regardless of religious affiliation, and aims to curb the practice of child marriage. Case Details The case, CRL.MC No. 2515 of 2016, involves a challenge to the application of the Prohibition…
