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Can a teacher marry their student, and is it legally permissible for a teacher to marry their studen


08-Jul-2024 (In Family Law)
I am a 21-year-old single teacher, currently working as a coaching tutor. I have developed feelings for one of my students who is 14 years old, and she reciprocates these feelings. My caste is Hindu Brahmin, and hers is Hindu ST. My query is, can a teacher marry his student in India, and what are the implications under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in this situation?
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Answer #1
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In India, there is no specific law prohibiting a teacher from marrying a student, but such a marriage is only legally permissible once the student has reached the age of majority 18 years for women and 21 years for men. While not explicitly illegal between consenting adults, these relationships often raise ethical concerns and may involve power imbalances, especially if the teacher holds authority over the student. If the student is a minor, the marriage would be illegal and could result in serious legal consequences, including criminal charges.

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Answer #2
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if you marry a girl of 14 years of age then it may lead to serious allegations as she is minor girl who can't consent legally for any thing or her consent for any thing is legally not valid. for more brief u may call me in case of need
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Answer #3
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you cannot marry a minor girl in any case. You can marry your student only when she attains majority. as you have rightly mentioned in your query that your student is hardly 14 years of age, therefore you will have to wait for another 4 years before you can get married to her.
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Answer #4
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As per law legal age for marriage is 18 yrs for girl and 21 year for male. However u can marry girl if she or her parents and family don't have any objections. other wise u can be jailed for ur relationship with the girl. contact futher for complete information. .
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