World Hindi Day Celebrated with Grandeur at Bank of India Ranchi Zone

 Legal Awareness Drive Launched Against Child Marriage, Parents Urged to Educate Girls

Ranchi | 07 January 2026

The organized a legal awareness programme at Premashray, Ranchi, aimed at preventing child marriage. The programme was conducted under the guidance of the Jharkhand State Legal Services Authority and under the leadership of Judicial Commissioner, Ranchi, Anil Kumar Mishra–I.

The awareness programme was held as part of the AASHA Campaign run by the , under a special 100-day action plan against child marriage. PLVs Sahista Praveen, Sangeeta Devi, Sangeeta Singh, Pinku Kumari, and others were present on the occasion.

PLV Sahista Praveen informed participants that the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 is in force across India, which sets the minimum marriage age at 21 years for boys and 18 years for girls. Any marriage below the prescribed age is a punishable offence under law.

PLV Sangeeta Devi stated that the Act declares child marriage as a voidable marriage, allowing the affected party to approach the court for annulment within two years of attaining adulthood.

PLV Pinku Kumari explained that courts are empowered to issue injunctions to prevent impending child marriages, ensure the safety of the child, and, if required, order placement in a protective home. PLV Sangeeta Singh emphasized that informing the District Legal Services Authority, Childline–1098, or the nearest police station upon receiving information about child marriage is both a legal and moral duty of every citizen. She also shared information about the toll-free number 15100.

At the end of the programme, pamphlets and leaflets were distributed, and participants were informed about the National Lok Adalat scheduled to be held on 14 March. The information was shared by DLSA Secretary Rakesh Roushan.