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Punjab Assembly enhances penalties for child marriage

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By Web Desk Published March 6, 2015 2 Min Read
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It was a busy day at the punjab assembly as the legislators earlier today, passed  as many as 11 bills and amendments in the existing law, three of which deal with family laws and courts, as well as enhancing penalties on child marriages – all within an hour during the session.

Under the Punjab Marriage Restraint (amendment) Act 2015, the penalties have been enhanced for contracting a marriage with a child in order to curb child marriages while saving women from exploitation. Previously, the punishment for any person involved in child marriage was being imprisoned for up to one month or a fine of Rs1,000. This has now been enhanced to imprisonment for six months, with a fine of Rs50,000. It also proposes the same punishment for the Nikah registrar who performs the Nikah.

As per the newly amended legislation on Muslim Family Laws, it will be mandatory for Nikah registrar to ensure all sections in Nikahnama are filled to avoid exploitation of the rights of a bride.

The Punjab Muslim Family Laws (amendment) Act 2015 protects women from exploitation, as well as facilitates speedy resolution of family disputes. Under the said law, union councils shall grant licenses to Nikah registrars for registration of marriages.

The Nikah registrar shall also be required to fill all entries specified in a Nikahnama, with answers specifically provided by the bride and the groom. A violation of this would result in imprisonment for up to a month, and a fine of Rs25,000. It also calls for enhancing the fine of contracting a second marriage in violation of the law, while empowering the Arbitration Council to grant maintenance to the wife and children to protect their rights.

The Punjab Family Courts (amendment) Act 2015 provides enhanced powers to family courts to resolve issues, including the dissolution of marriage including khula, dowry, maintenance and the custody of children, in a speedy manner so as to protect the rights of the wife and children.

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