CHILD MARRIAGE
Child Marriage is described as a criminal act under Indian Penal Code 1860. This type of marriage mostly took place in the 18th-19th century. It is still practiced in small parts i.e. small towns, villages, etc. where children are forced to do so. Several initiatives were taken by legends such as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, etc. We're very much thankful to them as we can live our childhood happily and future generations too will be proud of it.
Child Marriage snatches away the opportunity from a child to grow as a person. Their childhood memories are also snatched away by their parents and relatives. With such introduction, I would like to present you a case which is from Kerala. An orphan girl was very much interested in her studies and wanted to be a doctor. she worked really hard to achieve that thing. But the orphan managers engaged her with an arab businessman and the 17-year old girl's career was destroyed. She was subjected to violence, an attempt to acid attacks, etc. She was treated worse than animal like anything and she got divorced from her husband. the orphans officials also didnt accept her after her divorce as they say that she is married woman. The case is still going on in the Kerala high court.
The society should think upon such topics. It should be kept in mind that ignorance of law is not excusable. Time has changed, people have changed. Jai hind !
Child Marriage is described as a criminal act under Indian Penal Code 1860. This type of marriage mostly took place in the 18th-19th century. It is still practiced in small parts i.e. small towns, villages, etc. where children are forced to do so. Several initiatives were taken by legends such as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, etc. We're very much thankful to them as we can live our childhood happily and future generations too will be proud of it.
Child Marriage snatches away the opportunity from a child to grow as a person. Their childhood memories are also snatched away by their parents and relatives. With such introduction, I would like to present you a case which is from Kerala. An orphan girl was very much interested in her studies and wanted to be a doctor. she worked really hard to achieve that thing. But the orphan managers engaged her with an arab businessman and the 17-year old girl's career was destroyed. She was subjected to violence, an attempt to acid attacks, etc. She was treated worse than animal like anything and she got divorced from her husband. the orphans officials also didnt accept her after her divorce as they say that she is married woman. The case is still going on in the Kerala high court.
The society should think upon such topics. It should be kept in mind that ignorance of law is not excusable. Time has changed, people have changed. Jai hind !
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