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Section 12. Marriage of a minor child to be void in certain circumstances.
The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006
In forceAll India (Central Act)
12. Marriage of a minor child to be void in certain circumstances. Where a child, being a minor-- (a) is taken or enticed out of the keeping of the lawful guardian; or (b) by force compelled, or by any deceitful means induced to go from any place; or (c) is sold for the purpose of marriage; and made to go through a form of marriage or if the minor is married after which the minor is sold or trafficked or used for immoral purposes, such marriage shall be null and void.