Section 6
Legitimacy of children born of child marriages.
The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006
About this Act
An Act to provide for the prohibition of solemnisation of child marriages and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Notwithstanding that a child marriage has
been annulled by a decree of nullity under section 3, every child begotten or conceived of such marriage
before the decree is made, whether born before or after the commencement of this Act, shall be deemed to
be a legitimate child for all purposes.