The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 | |
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Parliament of India | |
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Citation | Act No. 6 of 2007 |
Territorial extent | India |
Enacted by | Parliament of India |
Assented to | 10 January 2007 |
Commenced | 1 November 2007 |
Legislative history | |
Bill title | The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2005 |
Related legislation | |
Child Marriage Restraint Act | |
Status: In force |
The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006 came into force on 1 November 2007 in India. It forbids child marriages, and protects and provides assistance to the victims of child marriages.