Uttarakhand High Court ruled that both individuals are minors, prioritising legal protection over the couple’s plea. The Court ordered the girl to be shifted to a shelter home and directed police to take the male companion into custody.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that not just families, but priests, temple authorities, and venue managers can also face criminal liability for facilitating child marriages under Section 11 of the PCMA. The Court refused to quash proceedings, stressing that child marriage is a serious social offence that cannot be excused by later developments.