Echo of Rajasthan HC to stop child marriage reaches Uttarakhand, Child Protection Commission appeals to the government for strictness

Even today, cases related to child marriage come to light in many parts of the country. Many initiatives are being taken by the Central Government and State Governments to completely curb child marriage, but till now child marriage has not been completely curbed.

Rajasthan High Court’s order to stop child marriage

In such a situation, Rajasthan High Court has issued a historic order on child marriage. Under which Gram Panchayat and Panchayat members will be held responsible for failure to stop child marriage. After this immediate order of Rajasthan High Court, such voices have started being raised across the country.

Child Protection Commission asked to implement the order in Uttarakhand

In this sequence, Uttarakhand Child Protection Commission Chairperson Geeta Khanna has appealed to the Uttarakhand government to follow the order of the Rajasthan High Court and ensure that child marriages will not be allowed anywhere during Akshaya Tritiya. Meanwhile, Uttarakhand Child Protection Commission Chairperson Geeta Khanna said that this order of the Rajasthan High Court is historic, the results of which will be seen in the future. Also said that perhaps this is the first time in the country, when the Panchayati Raj system has been given the power to hold Sarpanches accountable for their failure to stop child marriages in their jurisdiction.

Appeal to end child marriage

Geeta Khanna has appealed to all the District Magistrates of Uttarakhand to take similar steps. Also said that everyone’s participation is important in stopping and ending the practice of child marriage. The Rajasthan High Court order reflects the need for accountability of local leadership in mobilizing communities to protect children.

Auspicious works starting from Akshaya Tritiya

Let us tell you that there are no chances of marriage in the month of May-June. But on Akshaya Tritiya i.e. 10th May, along with auspicious works, there are chances of marriage. Not only this, many child marriages take place in the state of Rajasthan on the day of Akshaya Tritiya. Due to which, even before Akshaya Tritiya, Rajasthan High Court has given a big order to stop child marriage.