The PROHIBITION OF CHILD MARRIAGE ACT, 2006

Sections

Section 12: Marriage of a minor child to be void in certain circumstances.

Where a child, being a minor—

(a) is taken or enticed out of the keeping of the lawful guardian; or

(b) by force compelled, or by any deceitful means induced to go from any place; or

(c) is sold for the purpose of marriage; and made to go through a form of marriage or if the minor is married after which the minor is sold or trafficked or used for immoral purposes, such marriage shall be null and void.