The minimum age was set higher to ensure that girls finish school, become independent and make informed choices. Will the proposed change reverse the gains achieved?

Stakeholders agreed that coordinated efforts are necessary to protect children's rights and reduce early marriages in Nepal. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Republica.

Trichy: There has been a surge in child marriages and cases registered under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act in Trichy district, according to data accessed by TOI.

Bhubaneswar: Authorities prevented 8,159 child marriages across the state in the last five years since 2019, deputy chief minister Pravati Parida informed the assembly on Saturday. Responding to a ...