7: Punishment for guardian involved in a child marriage

Punishment for guardian involved in a child marriage.– Where a guardian or any other person in any capacity, lawful or unlawful, does any act to promote a child marriage, child abuse or permits a child marriage to be solemnized, or intentionally or negligently fails to prevent it from being solemnized, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment which may extend to three years but shall not be less than two years, and shall also be liable to fine which may extend to five hundred thousand rupees.

Effective date: 2026-05-11

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