16-Year-Old Girl Forced Into Marriage in Bengaluru: Police Case Filed Under Child Marriage Act

Oct 01, 2025 07:09 pm CST

Bengaluru police have registered a case after a 16-year-old girl was allegedly forced into marriage at a local mosque. The incident, reported on September 26, has led to legal action under the Child Marriage Restraint Act, with authorities also investigating potential violations of the POCSO Act. Separate complaints highlight concerns about those who conducted the illegal ceremony and possible pregnancy of the minor.