Rajasthan government to review bill on marriage registration
The Hindu
Concern in certain quarters about encouragement to child marriages
The Congress government in Rajasthan will reconsider a recently passed , in view of the concern expressed in certain quarters that it could encourage and legitimise child marriages. The Bill is pending with the Governor for his assent after its passage in the State Assembly on September 17.
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said at a function marking the International Girl Child Day here on Monday the State Government would urge the Governor to return the Bill for its legal scrutiny. “We will go ahead only after a thorough examination of the Bill... It is not a question of our prestige,” Mr. Gehlot said.
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