Act Info:
Whoever, being a male adult above eighteen years of age, contracts a child marriage shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment which may extend to two years or with fine which may extend to one lakh rupees or with both.
Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006 Section 9 - Bare Act |
State | Central Government |
Year | 2006 |
Section Title | Punishment for Male Adult Marrying a Child |
Whoever, being a male adult above eighteen years of age, contracts a child marriage shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment which may extend to two years or with fine which may extend to one lakh rupees or with both.