But a bill introduced this year by state Rep. Margaret Drye, R-Plainfield, would carve out a narrow exception, allowing ...

Missouri used to be a national haven for child statutory rapists because of its shamefully lax child-marriage laws: Until a few years ago, kids as young as 15 could marry with the permission of just ...

New Hampshire lawmakers are considering an exception to a child marriage ban for 17-year-olds to military members.

The Child Development Department successfully intervened to stop the planned marriages of four minor girls in Uchhola village, Rudraprayag. Following a complaint, officials counseled the families on ...

In India, education serves as a transformative tool for societal change, yet millions of girls face barriers that limit their ...

Zulu monarch Misuzulu kaZwelithini has faced a stumbling block over his planned wedding The first wife of South Africa's Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has failed in her legal attempt to halt his ...

They are all grown-up. As far as marriage is concerned, madam ke pass time kahan hai: Karan Kundrra on his plans of marriage with girlfriend Tejasswi Prakash ...

The Supreme Court is set to examine discrepancies in the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act regarding the annulment of underage marriages. The issue arises as males are considered legal adults at ...

Just because you say you don’t have a favorite child, doesn’t mean everyone around you can’t tell whom you like best. Take the episode of “The Crown” in which Prince Philip, Duke of ...

For context, under Section 3(3) of PCMA, any person who was a child at the time of his/her marriage, whether solemnized before or after commencement of the Act, can apply for annulment thereof.

But in this world, it’s highly unlikely with the ease of divorce. To figure out how to save a marriage, and how I, could have a shot at a happy, long-term relationship like my parents ...

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The main Census findings have shown that the Buganda region has the highest cases of child marriages across the country raising concerns among local leaders. The ...