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The offence under Section 9 of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 is attracted when a male…

Section 9 punishes a male adult who contracts a child marriage, not one who merely performs, facilitates or promotes such a marriage, which are addressed by other sections.

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The offence under Section 9 of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 is attracted when a male adult:

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Section 9 punishes a male adult who contracts a child marriage, not one who merely performs, facilitates or promotes such a marriage, which are addressed by other sections.

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