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Protection for a Married Girl Child

Last updated on Apr 8, 2022

The law offers certain protections to girls who have been married below the age of 18 years and have filed for cancelling their marriage. 

 

Payment of Maintenance

 

The district court can direct the husband, or in cases of minors, his parents or guardians, to pay some money as maintenance to the girl. 

 

The Court while deciding the amount of maintenance, will keep in mind the lifestyle of the girl and the income of the person paying. This payment has to be given till the girl remarries.

 

Arrangements for Residence

 

The court can even order suitable arrangements for residence to be made for the girl until she remarries. 

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