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Under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 (the Central Act), the punishment prescribed under…

Section 11(1) of the Central Act prescribes rigorous imprisonment which may extend to two years and liability to fine which may extend to one lakh rupees, so both…

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Under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 (the Central Act), the punishment prescribed under Section 11 includes:

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Section 11(1) of the Central Act prescribes rigorous imprisonment which may extend to two years and liability to fine which may extend to one lakh rupees, so both imprisonment and fine apply, not imprisonment alone, fine alone, or simple imprisonment as an alternative.

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