Muslim Marriage Age in the State Modified

29 June 2013
Thiruvananthapuram

The circular regarding the marriage age of Muslims in the state was modified as it was facing lots of criticism, The new circular issued by the local self-government department clarified the marriages of women in the age of 16 to 18 and men under 21 took place till June 27 would be valid but the weddings of women below 18 and men 21 from Friday onwards would be invalid.

The earlier circular was not meant for any exemption for new marriages. It was only for regularising marriages of men under 21 years and girls below 18 but over 16 that had already been solemnised, it was stated.

Left parties and their women and youth outfits have come out strongly against the circular, alleging it was meant to reduce the marriage age by circumventing legislations passed by Parliament and the orders of Supreme Court on the matter.The government also made it clear that child marriage would not in any way be encouraged and strict action would be taken in such cases as per law.

Source– http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/Kerala-leads-in-PPP-based-port-projects-under-bid-Assocham/articleshow/20824102.cms

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