Taxmann's Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006 [Bare Act with Section Notes] – Definitive Legal Resource—Offering the Act with Detailed Commentary | Case Law Insights | Structured Index
About this ebook
This book is intended for the following audience:
• Legal Practitioners & Advocates – Ideal for lawyers handling family law, criminal law, or social welfare cases where child marriage issues arise
• Judicial Officers & Government Officials – Provides clear guidance on procedural aspects, including filing petitions, maintaining child custody orders, and executing injunctions
• Law Students & Academicians – A valuable study tool for students and researchers who require an in-depth understanding of statutory provisions and their judicial interpretations
• Policy Makers & Social Workers – Assists those involved in policy formulation and social advocacy by presenting the legislative intent and the practical impact of the Act
The Present Publication is the 2025 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act [Act No. 6 of 2007], with the following noteworthy features:
• [Complete Statutory Text] Presents the entire Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006 verbatim
• [Detailed Section Notes] Each section is accompanied by in-depth commentary explaining key concepts, definitions, and legal implications
• [Judicial Insights] Includes summaries and extracts from relevant case laws that illustrate how courts have interpreted and applied various provisions
• [State Amendments] Reflects recent amendments, such as those specific to Karnataka, ensuring that readers have access to the most current legal standards
• [Structured Indexing] A comprehensive subject index at the end facilitates quick reference to topics like 'child marriage voidability,' 'maintenance provisions,' 'child custody,' etc.
The structure of the book is as follows:
• Statutory Text – The Act is presented in its entirety, starting from the short title, extent, and commencement and moving through each provision sequentially
• Section Notes – After each section, the book provides commentary and practical insights—covering everything from definitions (e.g., 'child,' 'contracting party') to procedural guidelines (e.g., filing petitions, maintenance orders, injunctions)
• Case Law Inserts – Interspersed within the commentary are extracts and summaries of pertinent case laws, allowing for a deeper understanding of judicial interpretations
• Subject Index – A well-organised index at the end of the volume allows for quick navigation and cross-referencing of key topics and sections
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