Which section of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 provides for the appointment of Child…
Section 16(1) requires the State Government to appoint Child Marriage Prohibition Officers by notification in the Official Gazette. The notification specifies the area over…
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Which section of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 provides for the appointment of Child Marriage Prohibition Officers?
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Section 16(1) requires the State Government to appoint Child Marriage Prohibition Officers by notification in the Official Gazette. The notification specifies the area over which the appointment operates.
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Option A
Section 14 makes a child marriage solemnised in breach of an injunction void from the outset.
Option B
Section 15 classifies offences under the Act as cognizable and non-bailable.
Option C
Section 18 protects a Child Marriage Prohibition Officer in respect of action taken in good faith under the Act.
Option D
Section 16(1) requires the State Government to appoint the officers by notification in the Official Gazette.
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