Section 21

Repeal and savings.

The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006

  • Act 6 of 2007
  • Ministry of Women and Child Development
About this Act

An Act to provide for the prohibition of solemnisation of child marriages and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

All sections
    (1) The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929 (19 of 1929) is hereby repealed.
     (2) Notwithstanding such repeal, all cases and other proceedings pending or continued under the said Act at the commencement of this Act shall be continued and disposed of in accordance with the provisions of the repealed Act, as if this Act had not been passed.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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