Section 3: Punishment for male adult below twenty-one years of age marrying a child

Q: What does Section 3 of The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929 (Sarda Act) deal with?

Section 3 Sarda Act pertains to "Punishment for male adult below twenty-one years of age marrying a child". It is part of the The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 3 of The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929 (Sarda Act) prescribes punishment for male adult below twenty-one years of age marrying a child.

Q: Is Section 3 Sarda Act still in force?

Yes, Section 3 of the The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 3 Sarda Act?

धारा 3 Sarda Act is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 3 of the The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929. Section 3 of The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929 (Sarda Act) prescribes punishment for male adult below twenty-one years of age marrying a child.

Q: What is Dhara 3 Sarda Act?

Dhara 3 Sarda Act is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 3 of the The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 3 of The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929 (Sarda Act) prescribes punishment for male adult below twenty-one years of age marrying a child.

Q: How to cite Section 3 of The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929?

Cite as: "Section 3, The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929 (Sarda Act)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929, 1929, § 3 (India).

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Whoever, being a male above eighteen years of age and below twenty-one, contracts a child marriage shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.