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Child Marriage: A Legal Shift Post Crackdown

Under Muslim personal law, a bride's marriage is considered valid once she attains puberty, typically assumed at age 15. Recently, a significant legal shift has emerged following a state-led crackdown on child marriages, which involved numerous arrests. This crackdown underscores the state’s commitment to addressing child marriage and suggests a growing recognition of the need for legal reform to protect vulnerable individuals and ensure adherence to marriage laws.

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