Archive · 23 May 2025
School Admission Triggers Probe in Child Marriage Case
A young girl, about 14 years old, got married, which is against the law.
The police are now looking into the situation after the girl's school admission.
The wedding came to light when her mother-in-law enrolled her in school to continue her studies.
The legal age to get married is 18.
The school principal supports the mother-in-law’s actions, seeing it as inspiring.
However, the police consider the marriage unlawful and are investigating the situation.
The girl was married to a student who is in class XII.
A 14-year-old girl's marriage is under investigation.
The marriage came to light after the girl was admitted to school.
The girl's mother-in-law enrolled her in school.
School principal praised the mother-in-law's action.
The local police are investigating the matter.
- Who
- School authorities, the bride (about 14 years old), and her mother-in-law.
- What
- Police investigation into a child marriage case.
- When
- The wedding took place earlier this month; investigation started after school admission.
- Where
- Supaul district, Bihar.
- Why
- Because of a child marriage.
- Location
- Supaul district, Bihar
- Bride's Age
- About 14 years old
- Groom's Education
- Class XII student
- School
- Upgraded High Middle School, Khatbe Tola
- Legal Age for Marriage
- 18 (women)
