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Jun 18, 2025
Supreme Court intervenes in forced child marriage case
The Supreme Court has taken up the case of a 16-year-old girl from Bihar who was allegedly forced to marry a 33-year-old man.
After she escaped with help from a friend, the court ordered police protection for both and asked the Bihar government for a full report by July 15.
TL;DR
Girl wants marriage annulled
The girl is seeking to cancel her marriage under the Child Marriage Prohibition Act, saying it happened because her parents were pressured over debts.
She says she faced daily abuse and had to leave school but still managed to finish her exams.
Her family accused her friend of kidnapping, but her lawyer says she just wants safety and support.