Section 12 of The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 View Chapter 1

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.