Child Marriage Prosecutions in India: Case Law Analysis of Actors, Motives and Outcomes 2008-2017
83 Pages Posted: 8 Sep 2021
Date Written: July 1, 2021
Abstract
In the context of calls for no-exception stringent child marriage laws, both nationally and globally, this report offers first of its kind evidence, on how the law in its practice.
The study looks at District and High Court case law from 2008-2017, to evaluate whether in its usage, the law serves its intended purpose; and in its recommendations, draws on judicial principles that help minimise unintended harm of the law. In doing so, this study speaks to contemporary policy proposals relating underage marriage, and therefore is of significance.
Keywords: child marriage, criminal law, adolescent sexuality, forced, underage, consent
JEL Classification: K36, K14, Z18
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