Family & Marriage
Money & Property
Crimes & Violence
Police & Courts
Labour & Employment
Health & Environment
Citizen Rights & Constitution
Government & Elections
Media & Intellectual Property
Videos
Guides
Sample Forms
Statewise Information
General
Children
Women
LGBTQI+
Employees
Persons with Disabilities
Scheduled Castes & Tribes
Senior Citizens
Informal Workers
Anyone can file a complaint of child marriage, including the child. It doesn’t matter whether the child marriage has taken place or not as it can be filed at any time before or after the marriage. A complaint can be made to any of the following authorities:
Call 1098
1098 is a toll-free number and it operates across India. It is operated by Childline India Foundation which works for child rights and child protection. Anyone, including children themselves, can call and give information on this number. You should educate children at schools or children who are working, about this helpline number so that illegal acts of child marriage can be prevented.
Police
You can call the Police on 100 to report:
- About a child marriage that is taking place or
- A child marriage that is about to take place.
Alternatively, you can even go to a Police Station where you can file an FIR and report the same.
Child Marriage Prohibition Officer
You can approach the local Child Marriage Prohibition Officer and report a child marriage to him. He will immediately proceed to take action against the persons responsible.
Child Welfare Committee
You can even approach your local Child Welfare Committee established under the law for juvenile justice to look into the matter. For example, in Delhi you can contact the committees based on the districts.
File a Complaint with the Court
You can even directly file a complaint with the Judicial Magistrate (First Class) or the Metropolitan Magistrate. The Court will order the Police or the Child Marriage Prohibition Officer, as required to take action.
M. Anitha
August 31, 2022
Child marriage, I am not accept in this marriage. My near house one family getting child marriage, in that men age 37 , and the girl age 14.we will take immediate action, please accept my report, one more requesting, don’t mention my name. My kindly request. Thank you so much.
Nyaaya
September 1, 2022
Please report the marriage using the procedure given in the explainer above.
Akash
July 9, 2023
Please can you complaint on behalf of me I don’t want to reveal my name.
I have a case.
Below is not my real name
Unknown
April 16, 2024
i was scrolling instagram and i saw a reel of child marriage the boy age was something around 15 or 16 and the girl age also same 15 or 16 so please take action
Sikha
December 7, 2024
Child marriage is a serious offence and needs to be addressed promptly. I hope you have access to that reel because any further action would require it. The legislation dealing with child marriages is the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA) which was passed in 2006 to combat them. Any person or organisation promoting child marriage is punishable under Section 11 of the PCMA. This should be used in your report to Instagram as well — report the video under violation of community guidelines and specify that child marriages are a crime and punishable under Section 11 of the PCMA. Also, mention that these offences are cognisable and non-bailable. If possible, find the location where the reel was made as that would define the jurisdiction of the court and police station where a formal complaint can be lodged. Additionally, comment on the reel and message the Instagram page telling them that you are taking action against them under the Prohibition of Child Marriages Act 2006. They will hopefully take the video down and refrain from sharing such content again.
நர்மதா
September 2, 2022
என் பெயர் நர்மதா நாமக்கல் மாவட்டம் வளையப்பட்டி என் ஊர் எனக்கு 18 வயது பூர்த்தி அடைய வில்லை பட்டபடிப்பு படித்து வருகிறேன் 09.09.22 எனக்கு கல்யாணம் அதில் எனக்கு விருப்பம் இல்லை எனது பெற்றோர் என்னை கட்டாய படுத்தி கொண்டு இருக்கிறார்கள் நகை போடுவதாக கூறி மாப்பிள்ளை வீட்டார் என் பெற்றோர்களுக்கு ஆசை வார்த்தை கூறி உள்ளார் அதனால் அவர்கள் ஒப்புக் கொண்டார் இதில் எனக்கு விருப்பம் இல்லை அந்த மாப்பிள்ளை படிக்க வில்லை அவன் ஏற்கனவே திருமணம் ஆனவர் அவருடைய கொடுமையினால் முதல் மனைவி அவரிடம் இல்லை முதலில் நான் அவரிடம் பேசும் போது நன்றாக இருந்தது ஆனால் பின்னர் பல நடவடிக்கைகள் எனக்கு பிடிக்க வில்லை அவரிடம் எனக்கு இந்த கல்யாணம் வேண்டாம் என்று கூறினேன் அவர் கேட்க வில்லை என் பெற்றோர் கேட்க வில்லை எனக்கு ரொம்ப பயமா இருக்கு நீங்க தான் 😭😭 இந்த கல்யாணம் நிறுத்தனும் இந்த கல்யாணம் நடந்தா நான் உயிருடன் இருக்க மாட்டேன் என்னை காப்பாத்துங்க நான் தான் புகார் கொடுத்ததாக யாரிடமும் சொல்ல வேண்டாம் என்று கேட்டுக் கொள்கிறேன் கடைசியாக உங்களை மட்டுமே நம்புகிறேன் என்னை என் வீட்டில் வைத்து விசாரணை செய்தால் எனக்கு சம்மதம் என்று தான் கூறுவேன் ஏன் என்றால் என்னை பயப்படுத்தி வைத்து இருக்கிறார்கள் என்னை கை விட்டு விடாதீர்கள் 😭🙏🙏🙏 அந்த மாப்பிள்ளை மீது நடவடிக்கை எடுக்க வேண்டும் என்று கேட்டுக் கொள்கிறேன்
தேவிகா
September 3, 2022
என் பெயர் தேவிகா . என் தோழி நர்மதா நாமக்கல் மாவட்டம் வளையப்பட்டி என்ற ஊரில் உள்ளார்.அவருக்கு வருகிற செப்டம்பர் மாதம் 09.09.22 வெள்ளிக்கிழமை அன்று திருமணம் நடைபெற உள்ளது. அவளுக்கு வயது 18 பூர்த்தி அடைய வில்லை அவளுக்கு பார்த்திருக்கும் மாப்பிள்ளை ஏற்கனவே ஒரு பெண்ணை காதலித்து ஏமாற்றி விட்டார் என எனக்கு தெரிய வந்தது.பெற்றோரிடம் சொன்னேன் அவர்கள் நம்பவில்லை.என்ன செய்வது என்று தெரியாமல் தான் இப்போது உங்களிடம் புகார் அளிக்கின்றேன் நீங்கள் நடவடிக்கை எடுக்க வேண்டும் என்று கேட்டுக் கொள்கிறேன்.என் தோழி வாழ்க்கை மட்டும் இல்லாமல் இன்னொரு பெண் வாழ்க்கை இதில் உள்ளது. இந்த திருமணத்தை தடுக்க வேண்டும் என கேட்டுக் கொள்கிறேன்.என் பெயரை வெளிப் படையாக கூற வேண்டாம் என்று கேட்டுக் கொள்கிறேன்.இதில் இரண்டு பெண் வாழ்க்கை உள்ளது. நடவடிக்கை எடுக்க வேண்டும். கடைசியாக உங்களை மட்டுமே நம்புகிறேன்.
पियूष कुमार
September 17, 2022
मेरे घर के पास एक लड़की है जो जिसकी उम्र 17 वर्ष हैं उसकी शादी करीब 22 साल के लड़के के साथ करने जा रहा हैं।अतः लड़की के माता पिता पर तत्काल कार्रवाई की जाय। कृपया मेरे रिपोर्ट को स्वीकार करें।एक और अनुरोध हैं कि मेरे नाम को उल्लेख उक्त स्थान पर न करें। मेरा विनम्र निवेदन हैं। बहुत बहुत धन्यवाद सर
Nyaaya
September 21, 2022
कोई भी व्यक्ति बाल विवाह होने से पहले या बाद में होने की घटना की रिपोर्ट कर सकता है। पुलिस, बाल विवाह निषेध अधिकारी या ऐसे व्यक्तियों को तत्काल रिपोर्ट करने की आवश्यकता है जिन्हें उनकी सहायता के लिए नियुक्त किया गया हैI
आप पूरे भारत में संचालित चाइल्ड हेल्पलाइन नंबर 1098 के माध्यम से जिला बाल कल्याण समिति (सीडब्ल्यूसी) से भी संपर्क कर सकते हैं।
निम्नलिखित में से किसी भी अधिकारी से शिकायत की जा सकती है:
*1098 पर कॉल करें*
1098 एक टोल-फ्री नंबर है और यह पूरे भारत में संचालित होता है। यह चाइल्डलाइन इंडिया फाउंडेशन द्वारा संचालित है जो बाल अधिकारों और बाल संरक्षण के लिए काम करता है। इस नंबर पर खुद बच्चे समेत कोई भी कॉल कर जानकारी दे सकता है। आप स्कूलों में बच्चों या काम कर रहे बच्चों को इस हेल्पलाइन नंबर के बारे में शिक्षित करें ताकि बाल विवाह के अवैध कृत्यों को रोका जा सके।
*पुलिस*
आप पुलिस को रिपोर्ट करने के लिए 100 पर कॉल कर सकते हैं:
एक बाल विवाह के बारे में जो हो रहा है या एक बाल विवाह जो होने वाला है। वैकल्पिक रूप से, आप किसी पुलिस स्टेशन में भी जा सकते हैं जहाँ आप प्राथमिकी दर्ज कर सकते हैं और उसकी रिपोर्ट कर सकते हैं।
*बाल विवाह निषेध अधिकारी*
आप स्थानीय बाल विवाह निषेध अधिकारी से संपर्क कर सकते हैं और उसे बाल विवाह की रिपोर्ट कर सकते हैं। वह तुरंत जिम्मेदार व्यक्तियों के खिलाफ कार्रवाई के लिए आगे बढ़ेंगे।
*बाल कल्याण समिति*
आप मामले को देखने के लिए किशोर न्याय के लिए कानून के तहत स्थापित अपनी स्थानीय बाल कल्याण समिति से भी संपर्क कर सकते हैं। उदाहरण के लिए, दिल्ली में आप जिलों पर आधारित समितियों से संपर्क कर सकते हैं।
*कोर्ट में शिकायत दर्ज करें*
आप सीधे न्यायिक मजिस्ट्रेट (प्रथम श्रेणी) या मेट्रोपॉलिटन मजिस्ट्रेट के पास भी शिकायत दर्ज करा सकते हैं। न्यायालय पुलिस या बाल विवाह निषेध अधिकारी को आवश्यक कार्रवाई करने का आदेश देगा।
Nathuni Kumar
June 18, 2023
Mai Barakurba mai rahte hoon wad no 08 ,post Rampur district Saharsa ,ps simri bakhtiyarpur,state Bihar,
ath sir se meri yehi anorad hai mere goa mai ek ladki ki sadi karub 16 age hai but uska sadi kar rah but meri sister padhne chate hai usko kaso karke sadi thodne hai mere ko uska sadi 23 June 2023 ko hai but night time aur mere name nahi Ane chahiye
Sikha
November 8, 2024
Child Marriage 2006 Act ke hisaab se, agar ladka 21 saal se kam ka hai aur ladki 18 saal se kam ki hai toh woh child maane jaate hain. Child marriage ek aisa contract hai jo do logon ke beech hota hai jisme se ek ya dono hi child hote hain. Jo child marriage is act ke pehle ya baad hui hai, usse void kiya ja sakta hai uss insaan ke dwara jo shaadi ke waqt child tha. Lekin yeh shaadi tab void karni padegi jab tak woh insaan apne second year of maturity (i.e., ladka 23 saal aur ladki 20 saal) complete nahi karta.
Agar husband yeh kehkar shaadi ko void karwana chahta hai, toh court yeh decide kar sakta hai ki husband ya uska parivaar ladki ka maintenance pay karega jab tak ladki dobara shaadi nahi kar leti. Maintenance ka amount district court decide karegi. Agar shaadi se koi bacche paida huye hain, toh court decide karega ki baccha kiske saath rahega, kaise visit honge, sab kuch bacche ke best interest mein. Court yeh bhi decide kar sakti hai ki ek party bacche ka maintenance provide karegi. Jo bhi baccha marriage void hone se pehle conceive hua hai, use legitimate child maana jaayega.
Agar koi male adult jo 18 saal se zyada ka hai child marriage karta hai, toh usse do saal tak ki jail ya 1 lakh Rs. tak ka fine ya dono punishment mil sakte hain. Jo bhi person child marriage perform, conduct ya direct karta hai, use bhi yahi punishment milegi. Jab tak yeh prove nahi ho jaata, parents ya guardian ko maante hain ki unhone child marriage rokne mein fail kiya aur unhe bhi accountable maana jaayega.
Kuch situations mein, bina kisi party ke petition ke bhi child marriage void maani jaayegi. Agar child ko uske parents ya guardians se door rakha gaya, doosri jagah le jaaya gaya, shaadi ke liye bech diya gaya, ya phir shaadi ke baad unhe immoral purposes ke liye use kiya gaya ya trafficked kiya gaya, toh aisi shaadi null and void maani jaayegi. Court kisi officer ya kisi person ke application ke baad yeh power rakhti hai ki wo suspected child marriage ko rokne ke liye injunction issue kare kisi bhi person ke against, chahe wo kisi organisation ya association ka member ho. Court apni marzi se bhi suspected child marriage ke against action le sakti hai, lekin person ya association ko respond karne ka time dena padega. Notice ya injunction ko ignore karna punishable offence hai. Agar injunction ke baad bhi shaadi hoti hai, toh wo automatically void maani jaayegi.
### Zabardasti Ki Shaadi Ko Kaise Khatam Karein
Zabardasti ki shaadi ke victims annulment maang sakte hain—yeh ek legal process hai jo shaadi ko null and void declare karta hai, jaise ki woh kabhi hui hi nahi thi. Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 aur Special Marriage Act, 1954 ke tahat, shaadi ko annul kiya ja sakta hai agar consent zabardasti ya jhoot bolke liya gaya ho.
### Process
Shaadi ko annul karne ke liye, victim ko family court mein petition file karni padti hai ek saal ke andar shaadi ke baad. Court ko zabardasti ka saboot chahiye hota hai, uske baad wo shaadi ko null and void declare kar sakti hai.
Urmila
June 28, 2023
My sister’s husband has left her from last 4 year’s. But last year he said to stay with her happily and my sister became pregnant and was going to give birth to 3rd baby. He tried to kill her so we went to tell him to don’t do this but he attact on my father he beated him a lot. But we however brought my sister.He has 3 kids by my sister. One is 6 years old and other 4 years and 3rd is now 3 months. And now he has married a girl who’s age is only 15 and he is 36 years old. He is spoiling my sister’ s life and her kids life. And even he is spoiling that girls life too.
Alka Manral
August 20, 2024
Your sister can file a complaint under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 at a police station or with your district’s Domestic Violence Protection Officer. This act provides protection and relief to women facing domestic violence, by removing the abuser from the shared household under Section 19, granting monetary reliefs to the complainant under Section 20, and granting custody orders in favour of the complainant under Section 21. Your sister can also file for maintenance for herself and her children under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC).
Your father can file a complaint regarding the physical assault at your local police station. This can be done under sections 323 (Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt) and 506 (Punishment for criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Marrying a 15-year-old girl is a punishable offence under Section 9 of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. You can file a complaint against him. Also, marrying whilst the wife is alive constitutes bigamy which is illegal under Section 494 of IPC.
You can approach the State Women’s Commission or the National Commission for Women for additional support and intervention.
Sikha
December 7, 2024
Your sister can file a complaint under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 at a police station or with your district’s Domestic Violence Protection Officer. This act provides protection and relief to women facing domestic violence, by removing the abuser from the shared household under Section 19, granting monetary reliefs to the complainant under Section 20, and granting custody orders in favour of the complainant under Section 21. Your sister can also file for maintenance for herself and her children under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC).
Your father can file a complaint regarding the physical assault at your local police station. This can be done under sections 323 (Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt) and 506 (Punishment for criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Marrying a 15-year-old girl is a punishable offence under Section 9 of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. You can file a complaint against him. Also, marrying whilst the wife is alive constitutes bigamy which is illegal under Section 494 of IPC.
You can approach the State Women’s Commission or the National Commission for Women for additional support and intervention.
Joseph Draman
July 1, 2023
Child marriage which happened in our village already 2 week ago I gave complaint but there is no action taken place
Saniya khatoon
August 27, 2023
Sir… please meri shaadi jabardasti kar rahe hai sab mere gharwale aur meri umar 17 saal hai aur meri padhai bhi rok diye hai sab aur aur…mujhe abhi padhna hai bhot aage badhna hai please help me please aur ham mana kar rahe shaadi ki…abhi ham shaadi nahi karenge abhi hame padhna hai to….mere gharwale jaan se maarne ki…dhamki de rahe hai please kuchh kijiye help me meri life barbaad ho jaayegi Mai 17 saal ki hu aur Mari shaadi 22 saal ke ladke ke saath ho rahi hai please help me please please please ye shaadi rukwa dijiye please bahut ummeed leke aapke pass ye msz bhej Rahi hu please aur meri padhai jaati karwa dijiye 🙏🙏🙏🙏 aur please mera gharwale ko ye nahi bataiyega ki….mai hi ye complain ki hu please
Joynab khatun
October 6, 2023
Shajidur Rahman now his age 22 get marriedat 2021 and girls age naw 17 and this couple have a child ,his address village cheda mari fathers name Abdul kader Post office Balapara police station jogighopa district Bongaigaon (Assam). I want to report him for child married.
Alka Manral
September 2, 2024
As you mentioned, when the girl and boy married in 2021, they were 14 and 19 respectively. Even though, the Assam government has recently repealed the Muslim Marriages and Divorces Act 1935 which allowed child marriages, it was still applicable when the parties were married. However, the parties could be considered to be in violation of provisions of special, secular laws, such as Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006 and POCSO Act 2012. Some high courts have held that these special legislations override Muslim personal laws. However, S 2 of the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act 1937 states that marriage of muslims is governed by their personal law and this has been used by other High Courts to uphold the validity of marriages of minor muslim girls, irrespective of application of POCSO Act. Due to conflicting judgments by high courts and no clarification by the Supreme Court or Parliament, this conflict between various applicable laws remains an open question for now. Under Muslim law however, this is a valid marriage since the age of majority is synonymous with age of puberty which is 15 years. For girls who have not attained the age of majority, they can be married with the consent of their guardian. Such marriages are considered voidable at the option of the girl since on attaining majority, the girl has the option to repudiate the marriage, known as Khyar-ul-Bulugh. This was not exercised in this case since the parties are still married and have a child, pointing to a valid marriage.
Ankit sour
November 14, 2023
Report ke janch kese kare
Juli sahu 7854068157
January 24, 2024
Chaild marrage iam not a eccept in this marrage my near house one family getting chaild marrage in that man ege 37and the girl age 17 we will take immeditely action plezee eccept my report one more requsting dont take my name my kindly reqeust thank you so much
Alka Manral
May 24, 2024
It’s commendable that you’re taking action against child marriage in your community. Based on the information provided, you can report the child marriage incident to various authorities, including the police, the Child Marriage Prohibition Officer (CMPO), the Child Welfare Committee, the District Magistrate, the court, or Childline (1098). Remember, your report can be anonymous, and your identity will be kept confidential. Child marriage is illegal and punishable under the law, and the provisions of the Act can be applied against the bridegroom, the priest or anyone performing the marriage, parents/guardians for permitting the marriage, as well as relatives, guests, or neighbors aiding or abetting the child marriage. Your efforts to address this issue are crucial in protecting the rights and well-being of the children involved.
Mr Sripal Burugu
August 16, 2024
Dear Sir/Mam.,,
I Mr Sripal Burugu from India in Telangana state. Dear herei mentioned in the below for child marriages persons names with address also not now since 5 years ago those are getting married but that time they ages 27 for mail & 13 for femail so kindly action on them asap if possible do something 🙏🙏🙏 please.
Male Name : Theegala Anil Kumar
Female Name : Perumandla Aishwarya
Address:-
State: Telangana
District: Rajanna Sircilla
Mondal: Konaraopet
Village: Nagaram
Near by grama panchayat place
Country: India
Sikha
November 8, 2024
It’s commendable that you’re taking action against child marriage in your community. Based on the information provided, you can report the child marriage incident to various authorities, including the police, the Child Marriage Prohibition Officer (CMPO), the Child Welfare Committee, the District Magistrate, the court, or Childline (1098). Remember, your report can be anonymous, and your identity will be kept confidential. Child marriage is illegal and punishable under the law, and the provisions of the Act can be applied against the bridegroom, the priest or anyone performing the marriage, parents/guardians for permitting the marriage, as well as relatives, guests, or neighbors aiding or abetting the child marriage. Your efforts to address this issue are crucial in protecting the rights and well-being of the children involved.
Sumit Kumar
February 4, 2024
मेरी विनती है आपसे मेरा नाम नहीं आना चाहिए वरना मुझे जान से मार देंगे
गुर्जर जाति की लड़की है उसकी उम्र केवल 16 साल है और उसकी सगयी करदी गई एच कुछ महीने पहले आब 15 अप्रैल 2024 में उसकी शादी कर रेह है उसकी मर्जी के खिलाफ आपसे अनुरोध है साख्त करवायी करे लड़के पर और लड़की के पिता और माता पर
Alka Manral
April 18, 2024
यदि भारत में कोई अपनी बेटी की शादी नाबालिग के रूप में करने का प्रयास कर रहा है, तो बच्चे के अधिकारों की रक्षा के लिए हस्तक्षेप करना महत्वपूर्ण है। यहां कुछ कानूनी उपाय दिए गए हैं:
1. अधिकारियों को रिपोर्ट करें: स्थिति के बारे में स्थानीय पुलिस या बाल संरक्षण सेवाओं को सूचित करें। भारत में बाल विवाह निषेध अधिनियम, 2006 के तहत नाबालिग की शादी करना गैरकानूनी है।
2. शिकायत दर्ज करें: पुलिस स्टेशन या जिला मजिस्ट्रेट के कार्यालय में एक औपचारिक शिकायत दर्ज करें, मामले का विवरण और यदि उपलब्ध हो तो सबूत प्रदान करें।
3. अदालत के हस्तक्षेप की मांग करें: यदि आवश्यक हो, तो विवाह के खिलाफ निषेधाज्ञा या निरोधक आदेश लेने के लिए निकटतम अदालत से संपर्क करें। अदालत अपराधियों के खिलाफ कानूनी कार्यवाही भी शुरू कर सकती है।
4. बाल कल्याण समितियाँ: बच्चे की तत्काल सहायता और सुरक्षा के लिए स्थानीय बाल कल्याण समिति (सीडब्ल्यूसी) या राष्ट्रीय बाल अधिकार संरक्षण आयोग (एनसीपीसीआर) से संपर्क करें।
5. कानूनी सहायता: यदि आप या बच्चे का परिवार कानूनी प्रतिनिधित्व का खर्च वहन नहीं कर सकता है, तो कानूनी सहायता संगठनों या बाल अधिकारों में विशेषज्ञता वाले गैर सरकारी संगठनों से सहायता लें।
6. जागरुकता बढ़ाएं: समुदाय को बाल विवाह के हानिकारक प्रभावों के बारे में शिक्षित करें और इसके खिलाफ कानूनों को सख्ती से लागू करने की वकालत करें।
7. बच्चे का समर्थन करें: बच्चे को भावनात्मक समर्थन प्रदान करें और सुनिश्चित करें कि वे अपने अधिकारों और विकल्पों को समझें। यदि आवश्यक हो तो परामर्श या आश्रय तक पहुँचने में सहायता प्रदान करें।
ये कदम उठाकर, आप नाबालिग की शादी को रोकने और उनकी भलाई और भविष्य को सुरक्षित रखने में मदद कर सकते हैं।
Sikha
November 8, 2024
यदि भारत में कोई अपनी बेटी की शादी नाबालिग के रूप में करने का प्रयास कर रहा है, तो बच्चे के अधिकारों की रक्षा के लिए हस्तक्षेप करना महत्वपूर्ण है। यहां कुछ कानूनी उपाय दिए गए हैं:
1. अधिकारियों को रिपोर्ट करें: स्थिति के बारे में स्थानीय पुलिस या बाल संरक्षण सेवाओं को सूचित करें। भारत में बाल विवाह निषेध अधिनियम, 2006 के तहत नाबालिग की शादी करना गैरकानूनी है।
2. शिकायत दर्ज करें: पुलिस स्टेशन या जिला मजिस्ट्रेट के कार्यालय में एक औपचारिक शिकायत दर्ज करें, मामले का विवरण और यदि उपलब्ध हो तो सबूत प्रदान करें।
3. अदालत के हस्तक्षेप की मांग करें: यदि आवश्यक हो, तो विवाह के खिलाफ निषेधाज्ञा या निरोधक आदेश लेने के लिए निकटतम अदालत से संपर्क करें। अदालत अपराधियों के खिलाफ कानूनी कार्यवाही भी शुरू कर सकती है।
4. बाल कल्याण समितियाँ: बच्चे की तत्काल सहायता और सुरक्षा के लिए स्थानीय बाल कल्याण समिति (सीडब्ल्यूसी) या राष्ट्रीय बाल अधिकार संरक्षण आयोग (एनसीपीसीआर) से संपर्क करें।
5. कानूनी सहायता: यदि आप या बच्चे का परिवार कानूनी प्रतिनिधित्व का खर्च वहन नहीं कर सकता है, तो कानूनी सहायता संगठनों या बाल अधिकारों में विशेषज्ञता वाले गैर सरकारी संगठनों से सहायता लें।
6. जागरुकता बढ़ाएं: समुदाय को बाल विवाह के हानिकारक प्रभावों के बारे में शिक्षित करें और इसके खिलाफ कानूनों को सख्ती से लागू करने की वकालत करें।
7. बच्चे का समर्थन करें: बच्चे को भावनात्मक समर्थन प्रदान करें और सुनिश्चित करें कि वे अपने अधिकारों और विकल्पों को समझें। यदि आवश्यक हो तो परामर्श या आश्रय तक पहुँचने में सहायता प्रदान करें।
ये कदम उठाकर, आप नाबालिग की शादी को रोकने और उनकी भलाई और भविष्य को सुरक्षित रखने में मदद कर सकते हैं।
Thorat.P
March 20, 2024
मेरे घर के पास एक लड़की है जो जिसकी उम्र 15 वर्ष हैं उसकी शादी करीब 23 के लड़के के साथ करने जा रहा हैं।अतः लड़की के माता पिता पर तत्काल कार्रवाई की जाय। कृपया मेरे रिपोर्ट को स्वीकार करें।एक और अनुरोध हैं कि मेरे नाम को उल्लेख उक्त स्थान पर न करें। मेरा विनम्र निवेदन हैं। बहुत बहुत धन्यवाद सर
Fahim
April 1, 2024
Mere gaow ki bagal ki 1 ladki hai 18 sal ki hai aur jisse uski shadi ho rhi hai wo bhi 19 sal ka hai to kya ye child marriage hai agr hai to action liziye le meri pahchan gupt rhni chahiye
Mehuli
April 8, 2024
A girl of 16 year has eloped and got married. Her family isn’t talking any action and are relived about her marriage
Alka Manral
May 30, 2024
Child marriage is strictly illegal under the Prevention of Child Marriage Act (PCMA), which means that it does not matter if the girl’s family is giving permission for the marriage. It is not allowed nonetheless. Anyone can file a complaint of child marriage, including the child. It doesn’t matter whether the child marriage has taken place or not as it can be filed at any time before or after the marriage. A complaint can be made to any of the following authorities:
Call 1098
1098 is a toll-free number and it operates across India. It is operated by Childline India Foundation which works for child rights and child protection. Anyone, including children themselves, can call and give information on this number. You should educate children at schools or children who are working, about this helpline number so that illegal acts of child marriage can be prevented.
Police
You can call the Police on 100 to report:
1) About a child marriage that is taking place or
2) A child marriage that is about to take place.
Alternatively, you can even go to a Police Station where you can file an FIR and report the same. (How to file an FIR: http://nyaaya.in/topic/first-information-report-fir)
Child Marriage Prohibition Officer
You can approach the local Child Marriage Prohibition Officer and report a child marriage to him. He will immediately proceed to take action against the persons responsible.
Child Welfare Committee
You can even approach your local Child Welfare Committee established under the law for juvenile justice to look into the matter.
File a Complaint with the Court
You can even directly file a complaint with the Judicial Magistrate (First Class) or the Metropolitan Magistrate. The Court will order the Police or the Child Marriage Prohibition Officer, as required to take action.
Sikha
December 7, 2024
Child marriage is strictly illegal under the Prevention of Child Marriage Act (PCMA), which means that it does not matter if the girl’s family is giving permission for the marriage. It is not allowed nonetheless. Anyone can file a complaint of child marriage, including the child. It doesn’t matter whether the child marriage has taken place or not as it can be filed at any time before or after the marriage. A complaint can be made to any of the following authorities:
Call 1098
1098 is a toll-free number and it operates across India. It is operated by Childline India Foundation which works for child rights and child protection. Anyone, including children themselves, can call and give information on this number. You should educate children at schools or children who are working, about this helpline number so that illegal acts of child marriage can be prevented.
Police
You can call the Police on 100 to report:
1) About a child marriage that is taking place or
2) A child marriage that is about to take place.
Alternatively, you can even go to a Police Station where you can file an FIR and report the same. (How to file an FIR: http://nyaaya.in/topic/first-information-report-fir)
Child Marriage Prohibition Officer
You can approach the local Child Marriage Prohibition Officer and report a child marriage to him. He will immediately proceed to take action against the persons responsible.
Child Welfare Committee
You can even approach your local Child Welfare Committee established under the law for juvenile justice to look into the matter.
File a Complaint with the Court
You can even directly file a complaint with the Judicial Magistrate (First Class) or the Metropolitan Magistrate. The Court will order the Police or the Child Marriage Prohibition Officer, as required to take action.
Amisha
April 18, 2024
Respected Authority.
I want to register a complaint about a child marriage which maybe happened soon. There is one friend of mine, she has lost her parents in a road accident when she was small and from then onwards she was living in a joint family with her grandparents and uncle and aunt. Right now she has just given her board exams pf class 12th. But her family has now imposed all types of restrictions on her. They have snatched her phone so she can’t talk to any of her friends or teachers and now they are planning for her marriage and even refused to study her further. I have a request please look into the matter and please its my humble request that my name should not be disclosed. I will be very grateful if you donate your precious time to this complaint.
Alka Manral
May 31, 2024
Child marriage is a serious offence and needs to be addressed promptly. I hope you have access to that reel because any further action would require it. The legislation dealing with child marriages is the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA) which was passed in 2006 to combat them. Any person or organisation promoting child marriage is punishable under Section 11 of the PCMA. This should be used in your report to Instagram as well — report the video under violation of community guidelines and specify that child marriages are a crime and punishable under Section 11 of the PCMA. Also, mention that these offences are cognisable and non-bailable. If possible, find the location where the reel was made as that would define the jurisdiction of the court and police station where a formal complaint can be lodged. Additionally, comment on the reel and message the Instagram page telling them that you are taking action against them under the Prohibition of Child Marriages Act 2006. They will hopefully take the video down and refrain from sharing such content again.
Alka Manral
June 10, 2024
Child Marriage is prohibited under the following laws:
1. The Prohibition of Child Marraige Act, 2006: According to this Act, it is illegal for girls under 18 to be married off
2. Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015: As per Section 2(14)(xii), children about to married while underage fall under the category of ‘children in need of care and protection.’ These children are protected from abuse and exploitation, which includes underage marriage.
3. Indian Penal Code (IPC): Section 366 and 366A prohibit the forceful marriage of any girl.
These laws can be enforced upon the girl’s guardians by filing an FIR at the Police Station.
Alternatively, you could yourself or ask someone (including a police officer) to bring the child in front of a Child Welfare Committee and the Committee will direct the child to a shelter or a safety home, as per Section 31 of the JJ Act.
Sikha
December 7, 2024
Child Marriage is prohibited under the following laws:
1. The Prohibition of Child Marraige Act, 2006: According to this Act, it is illegal for girls under 18 to be married off
2. Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015: As per Section 2(14)(xii), children about to married while underage fall under the category of ‘children in need of care and protection.’ These children are protected from abuse and exploitation, which includes underage marriage.
3. Indian Penal Code (IPC): Section 366 and 366A prohibit the forceful marriage of any girl.
These laws can be enforced upon the girl’s guardians by filing an FIR at the Police Station.
Alternatively, you could yourself or ask someone (including a police officer) to bring the child in front of a Child Welfare Committee and the Committee will direct the child to a shelter or a safety home, as per Section 31 of the JJ Act.