What this guide covers
The Act prohibits child marriage, permits injunctions to stop an intended marriage and provides consequences for adults and persons who promote or solemnise it. The legal status and annulment route can depend on facts and state amendments, so urgent specialised help is important.
What to do now
If a marriage is imminent, inform police, the Child Marriage Prohibition Officer, Childline or district administration immediately and share the location and time. Preserve invitations, messages, age documents and witness details. A person married as a child should obtain advice quickly about the applicable annulment period.
Keep these records
Keep birth or school records, invitation, venue information, photographs, messages, witness contacts and complaint acknowledgements.
Where to go
Use emergency number 112, Childline 1098 where operational, the district Child Marriage Prohibition Officer, DLSA or NALSA 15100.
Important
This guide provides general legal information, not case-specific advice. Procedure, limitation periods, authorities and remedies can vary by state and facts. Verify the current official rules before acting.