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Nainital HC sounds alarm over teen marriages, orders awareness drive
The Morning Standard
|July 04, 2025
THE Uttarakhand High Court on Thursday expressed concern over a rising number of adolescents entering into marriages and subsequently seeking court protection, a trend it deems alarming and fraught with serious consequences, including potential charges under the POCSO Act.
A division bench of Chief Justice G Narendar and Justice Alok Mehra directed Secretary, Child Rights Welfare, Chandresh Kumar to prepare and present a comprehensive plan within two weeks. The plan aims to raise awareness about the seriousness of the Pocso Act and address the growing issue of underage unions.
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