Himachal Pradesh Raises Minimum Marriage Age
Summary: Himachal Pradesh has passed a new law, the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Himachal Pradesh Amendment) Bill, 2024, which raises the minimum marriage age for women from 18 to 21 years. This Bill redefines a "child" as anyone under 21, extends the time to annul child marriages from two to five years after reaching adulthood, and overrides conflicting customs and laws. Introduced to enhance women’s education, career prospects, and health, the Bill represents a significant move to combat child marriage and improve women's rights in the state.
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