Section 17:
Child Marriage Prohibition Officers to be public servants.
The Child Marriage Prohibition
Officers shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code
(45 of 1860).
6/2007 - The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 ▶
Act Number: 6
Act Name: The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006
Year: 2007
Enactment Date: 2007-01-10
Long Title: An Act to provide for the prohibition of solemnisation of child marriages and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development
Department: