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The presumption under Section 11(2) of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 is that the person…

Section 11(2) presumes, "unless and until the contrary is proved", that where a minor child has contracted a marriage, the person having charge of the child "has negligently…

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The presumption under Section 11(2) of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 is that the person having charge of the minor child has:

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Section 11(2) presumes, "unless and until the contrary is proved", that where a minor child has contracted a marriage, the person having charge of the child "has negligently failed to prevent" the marriage from being solemnised. The presumption is of negligence only, not of intentional promotion, knowing permission or abetment.

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