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Consider the following statements regarding the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 - (I) An…

Under Section 15 of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, offences are cognizable and non-bailable (Statement I is correct). Statement II is incorrect because under…

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Consider the following statements regarding the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 -
(I) An offence punishable under this Act is cognizable and non-bailable.
(II) Under this Act punishment for male adult who contracts a child marriage is rigorous imprisonment which may extend to two years or with fine which may extend to four lakh rupees or with both.

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Under Section 15 of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, offences are cognizable and non-bailable (Statement I is correct). Statement II is incorrect because under Section 9, the maximum fine for a male adult contracting a child marriage is one lakh rupees (not four lakh rupees).

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