Child marriage was banned in 2006 in India, but is still widespread.

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation report of 2018 confirms that child marriage occurs despite its banning in 2006.

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation report of 2018 confirms that child marriage occurs despite its banning in 2006.According to the Statistical report of 2018 under the (page no. 61 and 121), the Government of India has passed the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006, in order to ban child marriages. The United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) reports that Child marriage is a punishable offence with a fine up to Rs 100,000, or up to two years of imprisonment, or both. But still, child marriage is still being practiced across India. It is also consistent with a publication available on the Press Information Bureau portal.

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