2: Definitions

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This section defines the following terms used in The Balochistan Child Marriages Restraint Act: • Act — the Balochistan Child Marriages Restraint Act, 2025 • Adult — a person of either sex who is eighteen or above eighteen years of age; (с) “Child” means the Board of Governors constituted under Section 4 of this Act; Explanation: For the application this Act the appearance of the person or the start of puberty shall be no ground to consider any person adult or minor • Child marriage — a marriage to which both or either of the contracting parties is a child • Court — court exercising the powers of First Class Judicial Magistrate • Contracting party — either of the parties whose marriage is, or about to be solemnized • Government — the Government of Balochistan This is the official statutory text, shown as written — it is not a paraphrase or a legal opinion. Consult a verified lawyer to see how it applies to your specific situation.

In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context, (a) “Act” means the Balochistan Child Marriages Restraint Act, 2025; (b) “Adult” means a person of either sex who is eighteen or above eighteen years of age; (с) “Child” means the Board of Governors constituted under Section 4 of this Act; Explanation: For the application this Act the appearance of the person or the start of puberty shall be no ground to consider any person adult or minor. (d) “Child marriage” means a marriage to which both or either of the contracting parties is a child; (e) “Court” means court exercising the powers of First Class Judicial Magistrate; (f) “Contracting party” means either of the parties whose marriage is, or about to be solemnized; (g) “Complainant” Can be any person or organization; and (h) “Government” means the Government of Balochistan.

Effective date: 2025-11-18

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