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Under section 3 of the central Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, who holds the option to seek…

Section 3 gives the option to a contracting party who was a child when the marriage took place. If the petitioner is still a minor, the petition may be filed through a…

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Under section 3 of the central Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, who holds the option to seek annulment of a child marriage by a decree of nullity?

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Correct answer A

Section 3 gives the option to a contracting party who was a child when the marriage took place. If the petitioner is still a minor, the petition may be filed through a guardian or next friend along with the Child Marriage Prohibition Officer.

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Option A

Section 3 gives the option and petition right to a contracting party who was a child at the time of marriage.

Option B

A guardian may act with the Child Marriage Prohibition Officer if the petitioner is still a minor. The option belongs to the child party.

Option C

The officer’s statutory role in assisting a minor petitioner does not give the officer an independent section 3 option.

Option D

The district court adjudicates the petition. It does not hold the option conferred by section 3.

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