India’s fight against child marriage has entered a new phase.
Karnataka’s latest amendment bill doesn’t just target child marriage — it goes a step further by criminalising the engagement of minors.
Why this is a big deal
For years, early engagements have acted as a loophole — delaying child marriage but never truly stopping it.
This amendment aims to break that cycle by attacking the root: socially binding betrothals that happen long before children reach legal age.
The Bigger Picture
- Strengthens the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006
- Recognises that harmful social practices must have legal consequences
- Sparks new debates around tradition, parental authority, and state protection
💭 The Legal Question
How far should the law go to protect children — even when it means challenging deep-rooted cultural norms?
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