Can a sixteen year old Christian girl get married legally?
In view of the Child Marriage Restraint (Amendment) Act, 1978, which has amended Section 60 of the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872, the age of marriage for a bridegroom is twenty-one and for a bride eighteen. But, a marriage between Christians is not a nullity when contracted between minors. The parents and other relatives of the minors, who were responsible for the marriage taking place, may however be prosecuted under the law, and will have to serve time if found guilty.
