Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Supreme Court Protects Minor in Forced Marriage Annulment Case
A 16-year-old girl, who was forced to marry, is now getting help from the highest court.
The court told police to keep her and her friend safe because she is scared.
The girl wants to leave the marriage, but her husband and in-laws are making it hard.
She ran away because she wants to continue her education.
The court will hear her case and decide what happens.
Supreme Court ordered protection for a 16-year-old girl forced into marriage.
The girl was married on December 9, 2024, and seeks annulment.
She alleges physical abuse and harassment by her in-laws.
The girl desires to continue her education, but her in-laws disagree.
Her husband has allegedly threatened her life.
- Who
- A 16-year-old girl, her husband, and her in-laws.
- What
- Supreme Court granted protection to a minor seeking annulment of her marriage.
- When
- The Supreme Court heard the case on Wednesday.
- Where
- The Supreme Court.
- Why
- The girl seeks annulment due to a forced marriage and fears for her safety.
Minor's Plea
Husband's Perspective
Marriage Validity & Education
Minor's Plea
The girl seeks annulment and wants to continue her education.
Husband's Perspective
Husband wants the marriage to continue.
- Petitioner Age
- 16 years old
- Marriage Date
- December 9, 2024
- Husband's Profession
- Civil contractor
- Court's Action
- Directed police protection
Sources
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