LHC Declares Underage Marriage Illegal

Meanwhile, the Lahore High Court has ruled that under the Punjab Child Marriage Restraint Act 2026, the marriage of a girl below the age of 18 is illegal.

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• The court issued the order while hearing a petition filed by Muhammad Aslam.
• According to The petitioner had, a case over the alleged abduction of his daughter had already been registered.
• According to The court, laws against child marriage are meant to protect the rights, safety and welfare of children.

In practice, the court issued the order while hearing a petition filed by Muhammad Aslam. This person sought registration of a case against the alleged husband of his minor daughter, Hina Aslam.

It directed that Hina be kept at the Child Protection and Welfare Bureau and set aside an order of a Justice of Peace that had rejected the request for registration of a case. KP to Criminalize Child Marriage Under New Law.

In practice, the court additionally directed police to carry out a fresh investigation into evidence allegedly showing that the girl had been subjected to child marriage.

He argued that new evidence had emerged regarding her underage marriage and that further legal action was needed against those involved.

According to The court, laws against child marriage are meant to protect the rights, safety and welfare of children. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.

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