Section 6Substantive
Guardianship in marriage
Full Text
[Section 6. Guardianship in marriage.] Omitted by the Child Marriage Restraint (Amendment) Act, 1978 (2 of 1978), s. 6 and Sch. (w.e.f. 1-10-1978).
Plain English Summary
Section 6, which previously governed guardianship in marriage, was omitted by the Child Marriage Restraint (Amendment) Act, 1978.
Key Legal Elements
- Originally provided for consent of guardians in marriage for underage brides
- Omitted with effect from 1-10-1978 by Act 2 of 1978
- Guardian consent is no longer recognized or required under Hindu Marriage Act
Practical Note
With the repeal of Section 6 in 1978 and raising of marriageable age to 18 for women and 21 for men, parental or guardian consent is no longer a legal prerequisite for a Hindu marriage.
हिंदी पाठ
[धारा 6. विवाह में संरक्षकता।] बाल विवाह अवरोध (संशोधन) अधिनियम, 1978 (1978 का 2) की धारा 6 और अनुसूची द्वारा (1-10-1978 से) लोप किया गया।