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Controversial child marriage registration bill withdrawn by Rajasthan government
Jaipur: The Rajasthan government last month passed a bill to amend the law on compulsory registration of marriages, including child marriages. The government had amended the Marriage Registration Act of 2009 in this bill. According to this, it was necessary to register the marriage of the bride and groom who had child marriage in the state. Under the new bill, the parents or guardians of the bride and groom are required to submit child marriage information within 30 days of the marriage.
Opposition groups called for a boycott of the Rajasthan assembly after the bill was passed, saying the government was promoting child marriage. The Ashok Gehlot government has now decided to withdraw the bill due to constant criticism after it was passed. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has said that he will call back the bill from the governor. The bill would have become law after the governor's approval. But before that, the Rajasthan government has decided to withdraw the bill. The bill was also challenged in the Rajasthan High Court by an NGO, alleging that it would encourage child marriage.
On the occasion of International Girls' Day, the Rajasthan government announced the withdrawal of the controversial bill amid criticism from all quarters. The bill is still pending approval by the governor. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot tweeted that he was withdrawing the bill.
Under the bill, marriage of a girl under 18 and a boy under 21 was required to be registered in the state. In addition, if one or both of the spouses die before the marriage is registered, their family members can still register their marriage after the death.
Meanwhile, BJP MLAs had walked out of the House while the bill was being passed. The BJP had questioned the need for child marriage registration. At the same time, the BJP had demanded the withdrawal of the bill. However, the Congress government in the state had said that the bill was brought as per the order of the Supreme Court. But the bill is being withdrawn before the governor's approval.
Jaipur: The Rajasthan government last month passed a bill to amend the law on compulsory registration of marriages, including child marriages. The government had amended the Marriage Registration Act of 2009 in this bill. According to this, it was necessary to register the marriage of the bride and groom who had child marriage in the state. Under the new bill, the parents or guardians of the bride and groom are required to submit child marriage information within 30 days of the marriage.
Opposition groups called for a boycott of the Rajasthan assembly after the bill was passed, saying the government was promoting child marriage. The Ashok Gehlot government has now decided to withdraw the bill due to constant criticism after it was passed. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has said that he will call back the bill from the governor. The bill would have become law after the governor's approval. But before that, the Rajasthan government has decided to withdraw the bill. The bill was also challenged in the Rajasthan High Court by an NGO, alleging that it would encourage child marriage.
On the occasion of International Girls' Day, the Rajasthan government announced the withdrawal of the controversial bill amid criticism from all quarters. The bill is still pending approval by the governor. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot tweeted that he was withdrawing the bill.
Under the bill, marriage of a girl under 18 and a boy under 21 was required to be registered in the state. In addition, if one or both of the spouses die before the marriage is registered, their family members can still register their marriage after the death.
Meanwhile, BJP MLAs had walked out of the House while the bill was being passed. The BJP had questioned the need for child marriage registration. At the same time, the BJP had demanded the withdrawal of the bill. However, the Congress government in the state had said that the bill was brought as per the order of the Supreme Court. But the bill is being withdrawn before the governor's approval.
Opposition groups called for a boycott of the Rajasthan assembly after the bill was passed, saying the government was promoting child marriage. The Ashok Gehlot government has now decided to withdraw the bill due to constant criticism after it was passed. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has said that he will call back the bill from the governor. The bill would have become law after the governor's approval. But before that, the Rajasthan government has decided to withdraw the bill. The bill was also challenged in the Rajasthan High Court by an NGO, alleging that it would encourage child marriage.
On the occasion of International Girls' Day, the Rajasthan government announced the withdrawal of the controversial bill amid criticism from all quarters. The bill is still pending approval by the governor. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot tweeted that he was withdrawing the bill.
Under the bill, marriage of a girl under 18 and a boy under 21 was required to be registered in the state. In addition, if one or both of the spouses die before the marriage is registered, their family members can still register their marriage after the death.
Meanwhile, BJP MLAs had walked out of the House while the bill was being passed. The BJP had questioned the need for child marriage registration. At the same time, the BJP had demanded the withdrawal of the bill. However, the Congress government in the state had said that the bill was brought as per the order of the Supreme Court. But the bill is being withdrawn before the governor's approval.
