Supreme Court Upholds Child Marriage Ban

• The Supreme Court ruled that the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act cannot be overridden by personal laws.
• Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud emphasized that child marriages violate minors' free will to choose life partners.
• The court issued guidelines for better implementation of the law, focusing on prevention and protection.
• Authorities are urged to enhance reporting mechanisms and public awareness campaigns.
• The judgement calls for multi-sectoral coordination and community-driven approaches to combat child marriage.

Source: Abp News, News 18, Asianet Newsable, The Times Of India