While boys and girls who marry in
childhood do not face the same risks and consequences due to biological and
social differences, the practice is nonetheless a rights violation for children
of both sexes. Similar to child brides, child grooms are forced to take on
adult responsibilities for which they may not be prepared. The union may bring
early fatherhood and result in additional economic pressure in the form of
providing for the household; it may also constrain the boy’s access to
education and opportunities for career advancement.
CHILDLINE received a call from an
officer from Women Empowerment Cell informing about a child marriage. The caller
wanted help from CHILDLINE to stop child marriage from happening. An 18 years
old boy’s family were forcefully marrying him. CHILDLINE team along with the
Police reached the child’s home. Meanwhile Special Juvenile Police Units
(SJPU), Child Welfare Committee (CWC), Women Empowerment Cell (WEC) staff also
reached child’s house. The Joint team verified the documents of the child and
as per Child’s Aadhar card and school report, they found out that child’s age
was 18 years. Counsellor informed them about the prohibition of child marriage
and Prohibition Act as well as the health issues the boy may face due to child
marriage.
Child’s family informed that they
were not aware about the law and agreed that they will marry their son after he
completes the age of 21 years.
Timely intervention by CHILDLINE team
managed to cancel the child marriage with the help of SJPU, WEC and CWC.
Disclaimer : Names and details have been changed to
maintain confidentiality as required.
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