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The video, which went viral on Instagram, highlights the ongoing issue of child marriage in the country
The video shows a young boy dressed as a groom and a small girl in bridal attire.
Despite laws banning child marriage and imposing strict age limits for both boys and girls, a disturbing video surfaced online showing a child wedding taking place openly, with little regard for the law. The video, which went viral on Instagram, highlights the ongoing issue of child marriage in the country, particularly Rajasthan. However, News18 could not independently verify the veracity of the viral video.
Child marriage has been illegal for years, with the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (2006) setting the legal age for marriage at 18 for girls and 21 for boys. Violators of this law face serious consequences, including criminal charges.
Recently, the Jaipur Police issued a stern directive to ensure that child marriages are prevented during the wedding season, pledging to monitor ceremonies more closely to curb such illegal practices. However, despite police warnings, reports of child marriages continue to emerge on social media.
Watch viral video:
The video in question was shared by a wedding guest and shows a young boy dressed as a groom and a similarly small girl in bridal attire. The ceremony appears to have been attended by a large crowd but the location of the wedding is unclear.
After the video was posted online, it quickly went viral, prompting widespread condemnation. Many viewers expressed disbelief that such marriages are happening so openly, even as laws and police efforts seek to combat the practice. One commenter remarked that the video demonstrated a blatant disregard for the law, while others pointed out the persistence of child marriage in rural areas.
Though the authenticity of the video has not been independently verified, it serves as a stark reminder of how child marriages continue to take place in defiance of legal and social norms.
