We as a whole are living in an era where gender equality is rising. Women empowerment is a much-discussed subject. Indian society is always known as a patriarchal society since time immemorial however it has made considerable progress to improve its status, however, there are still few provisions in our framework that need to be addressed. Marriage in India is one of the most important social institutions and marriage in India means establishing a family through which the society propagates. We live in an era where marriage is considered one go the most important thing ritual and customs to be performed. As soon as a girl turns 18 years of age, in a maximum of cases parents try to search for a so-called perfect guy for her and set her all ready for marriage.

Section 5(iii) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 sets 18 years as the minimum age for the bride and 21 years as the minimum age for the groom. Child marriages are not illegal but can be declared void at the request of the minor in the marriage.*

There are a lot of factors involved when it comes to the marriage of a child who just turned 18 years of age. As a matter of fact, we live in a society where society holds a lot of importance. Child marriage in India forces colossal family unit duties, particularly on blameless young lady child who is not intellectually and truly ready for it. Young men who are still minors are compelled to endure basic budgetary obligations and the entire family. Child marriage in India grabs the honest youth and the opportunity to play and gain from these children. This abhorrent practice hatches a more danger of contracting sexual infections like HIV AIDS and suffering domestic violence. Young ladies who get hitched at an exceptionally youthful age are less inclined to know about pregnancy and related themes. An infant born out of such a mother is bound to experience the ill effects of infirmities like hunger and many other problems. As sex education is still not a topic we openly talk about so girls of a young age are not aware of all of these things. And if a girl child is set to marriage at an early age there comes many problems like

Early marriage also leads to an increase in divorce cases. Early marriage hinders a Child in many ways. Isolated and with restricted freedom, married girls often feel powerless.

* https://www.insightsonindia.com/2019/08/22/age-of-marriage-different-for-men-and-women/