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How to get marriage annulled of a minor girl


12-May-2023 (In Divorce Law)
I want to marry a girl but she is only 16years. Few days ago she got forced married.. Now she wants to suicide.. We are hindu. 1. Any option to marry with him. 2. What is procedure.
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Answer #1
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The marriage can be annulled before the girl attains the age of majority.
Marriage of a minor person is a ground for Annulment (mentioned in Section 5 read with Section 12 of the Hindu Marriage Act)


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