NCPCR writes to Rajasthan CM over marriage registration bill, says it “legitimises” child marriage

The commission fears the enactment of the bill may impact the physical, psychological, and social state of minors, and their education.

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has written to the Rajasthan Chief Minister’s office expressing apprehensions over the Registration of Marriages (Amendment) Bill, 2021, saying it “legitimises” child marriages.

The NCPCR, in its letter, said Section 8 of the amendment bill provides for registration of child marriages through marriage registration officers of the place where they have been residing for more than 30 days.

The commission feared the enactment of the bill may have a serious impact on the physical, psychological, and social state of minors, and their education.