The Prohibition of Child Marriage (Haryana Amendment) Act, 2020

This legislation amends the central Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, specifically for the state of Haryana. Its primary purpose is to strengthen the legal stance against child marriage by declaring any such marriage solemnized in Haryana on or after the Act's commencement date as "void ab " This means the marriage is legally invalid from the very moment it is performed, rather than being merely voidable at the option of the contracting parties. This amendment serves as a strict deterrent, ensuring that child marriages have no legal standing or recognition within the state, thereby protecting minors from the lifelong consequences of such unions.