Tag Archives: Breach of guidelines to curb child marriage: LHC orders action against nikah registrar

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has taken notice of non-implementation of its guidelines to curb child marriage by the nikah/marriage registrars. Justice Anwarul Haq Pannun observed that apparently, the marriage registrars, without relying upon any document, mention the age of the bride as 18 years or above in clear violation of the law. In a verdict issued on a habeas …

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