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From Electoral Bonds To Child Marriage: Landmark Verdicts By Supreme Court In 2024
From striking down the electoral bonds scheme to ruling on quotas within quotas and criminal prosecution of lawmakers, here are the landmark verdicts delivered by the Supreme Court in 2024.
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Engaged At 2, Married At 16: Childhood 'Chained' In Madhya Pradesh Village
In the heart of Madhya Pradesh, nestled amid the rugged terrains of Rajgarh district, lies Jaitpura - a village where time seems to have stopped, leaving dreams in shackles and childhoods stolen.
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Over 400 More People Arrested In Assam For Child Marriage
Assam had earlier launched a drive against child marriage in two phases in February and October in 2023.
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On Being Pregnant At 40, Mandy Moore Says, "There Is No Substitute For Wisdom That Comes With Age"
On entering her third pregnancy as she enters her 40s, Mandy Moore spoke about the differences in her pregnancies and expecting a girl at 40
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"Child Brides Are Common In School": Teachers Of Rajasthan Village
There was little disbelief among students of a government school in Rajasthan's Kota when two of their mates came bearing the signs of a newlywed bride. Teachers suspected the obvious but chose to overlook it.
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Prohibition of Child Marriage Act For All Irrespective Of Religion: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has ruled that the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 is applicable to every citizen of this country irrespective of his or her religion as every Indian is a citizen first and then becomes a member of a religion.
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"Significant Step," Says Himanta Sarma As Child Marriage Cases Fall By 81% In Assam
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today said his government has taken a significant step to ensure justice for girls by putting additional safeguards against child marriage.
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Prosecuting People Will Not Resolve Issue Of Child Marriage: Supreme Court
Prosecuting persons involved in child marriages will not resolve the problem which has social dimensions, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday while reserving the verdict on a PIL over the alleged rise in underage weddings in the country.
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Assam's New Stipend Scheme To Help Girls' Education, End Child Marriage
In a major development in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said his government will take the responsibility of educating girl students up to postgraduate level.
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Delhi Court Sentences Man To 10 Years Of Jail In Child Marriage, Rape Case
Delhi's Tis Hazari Court has sentenced a 49-year-old man to 10 years of imprisonment in a child marriage and rape case.
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Live-In Relation Still A "Stigma" In Indian Culture: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has said that the live-in relationship is an "imported" philosophy contrary to the general expectations of Indian tenets and that it is still considered a "stigma" in the Indian culture.
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Sarpanches Will Be Held Accountable: Court On Rajasthan Child Marriages
The Rajasthan High Court directed the state government to ensure that no child marriages are solemnised in the state and that village heads and panchayat members would be held accountable if such marriages happened.
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Girl, Once Rescued From Forced Child Marriage, Tops In Andhra Pradesh's Intermediate Exam
In a fine example of resilience and determination, a girl from Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool, who was once rescued from forced child marriage, secured the top spot in the 1st Year Intermediate exam of the state.
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Why Himanta Sarma Says Polygamy, Child Marriage Are Not Election Issues
Terming polygamy, child marriage and other subjects related to 'Miya' community as non-issues in Lok Sabha elections, Assam CM Himanta Sarma claimed he was raising these problems as he wants social transformation of minorities, not their votes.
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Over 830 Children Rescued From Child Marriage In Assam Operations in 2022
These rescue operations were conducted from January to December of 2022.
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From Electoral Bonds To Child Marriage: Landmark Verdicts By Supreme Court In 2024
From striking down the electoral bonds scheme to ruling on quotas within quotas and criminal prosecution of lawmakers, here are the landmark verdicts delivered by the Supreme Court in 2024.
-
Engaged At 2, Married At 16: Childhood 'Chained' In Madhya Pradesh Village
In the heart of Madhya Pradesh, nestled amid the rugged terrains of Rajgarh district, lies Jaitpura - a village where time seems to have stopped, leaving dreams in shackles and childhoods stolen.
-
Over 400 More People Arrested In Assam For Child Marriage
Assam had earlier launched a drive against child marriage in two phases in February and October in 2023.
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On Being Pregnant At 40, Mandy Moore Says, "There Is No Substitute For Wisdom That Comes With Age"
On entering her third pregnancy as she enters her 40s, Mandy Moore spoke about the differences in her pregnancies and expecting a girl at 40
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"Child Brides Are Common In School": Teachers Of Rajasthan Village
There was little disbelief among students of a government school in Rajasthan's Kota when two of their mates came bearing the signs of a newlywed bride. Teachers suspected the obvious but chose to overlook it.
-
Prohibition of Child Marriage Act For All Irrespective Of Religion: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has ruled that the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 is applicable to every citizen of this country irrespective of his or her religion as every Indian is a citizen first and then becomes a member of a religion.
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"Significant Step," Says Himanta Sarma As Child Marriage Cases Fall By 81% In Assam
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today said his government has taken a significant step to ensure justice for girls by putting additional safeguards against child marriage.
-
Prosecuting People Will Not Resolve Issue Of Child Marriage: Supreme Court
Prosecuting persons involved in child marriages will not resolve the problem which has social dimensions, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday while reserving the verdict on a PIL over the alleged rise in underage weddings in the country.
-
Assam's New Stipend Scheme To Help Girls' Education, End Child Marriage
In a major development in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said his government will take the responsibility of educating girl students up to postgraduate level.
-
Delhi Court Sentences Man To 10 Years Of Jail In Child Marriage, Rape Case
Delhi's Tis Hazari Court has sentenced a 49-year-old man to 10 years of imprisonment in a child marriage and rape case.
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Live-In Relation Still A "Stigma" In Indian Culture: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has said that the live-in relationship is an "imported" philosophy contrary to the general expectations of Indian tenets and that it is still considered a "stigma" in the Indian culture.
-
Sarpanches Will Be Held Accountable: Court On Rajasthan Child Marriages
The Rajasthan High Court directed the state government to ensure that no child marriages are solemnised in the state and that village heads and panchayat members would be held accountable if such marriages happened.
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Girl, Once Rescued From Forced Child Marriage, Tops In Andhra Pradesh's Intermediate Exam
In a fine example of resilience and determination, a girl from Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool, who was once rescued from forced child marriage, secured the top spot in the 1st Year Intermediate exam of the state.
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Why Himanta Sarma Says Polygamy, Child Marriage Are Not Election Issues
Terming polygamy, child marriage and other subjects related to 'Miya' community as non-issues in Lok Sabha elections, Assam CM Himanta Sarma claimed he was raising these problems as he wants social transformation of minorities, not their votes.
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Over 830 Children Rescued From Child Marriage In Assam Operations in 2022
These rescue operations were conducted from January to December of 2022.
