Is it legal to marry a minor in India?
Is it legal for a man to marry a 16-year-old girl in India, considering the legal age for marriage under Indian law?
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Advocate By LEAD INDIA
Answered: 19 Feb 2026
In India, the legal age for marriage is 21 years for men and 18 years for women as per the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. So, if the girl is 16 years old, she is below the legal marriage age, and such a marriage would not be legally valid or recognized. You should wait until she reaches the legal age for marriage. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.
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