India News: The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea by an NGO against any reduction in the age of consent, saying it jeopardises the interest of a large numbe
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Centre on a petition filed by the National Commission for Women (NCW) to make the minimum age of marriage for Muslim girls the same as that of persons belonging to other religions.
Solicitor general Tushar Mehta, appearing for the NCPCR, submitted that this is a "serious issue" and sought a stay of the observations in the judgment.
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine the plea of the National Commission For Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) against Punjab and Haryana High Court order which stated a Muslim girl who is 16-years-old is competent to enter into a contract of marriage with a person of her choice under the Muslim Personal Law