Summary
- The Allahabad High Court has ruled that Muslim law allowing marriage at puberty contravenes the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act).
- This landmark decision emphasizes that no personal law can supersede the national ban on child marriage.
- The ruling highlights the court's commitment to protecting children's rights across all religions.
- Legal experts suggest this could lead to significant changes in how personal laws are interpreted in relation to child marriage.
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