My child was married off as a minor in Kolkata, how do I annul it?
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Child marriage is illegal under West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997 and the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, and can be annulled by a court. The Calcutta High Court has held that a child marriage is voidable at the option of the minor party. In Kolkata, you can file a petition for nullity before the family court. The Calcutta High Court has directed that the police and child protection authorities must intervene to prevent child marriages. Under West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997, those facilitating child marriage face imprisonment and fine. You should approach the District Legal Services Authority in Kolkata for free legal aid to file the petition.
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