Calcutta High Court: No Bail for ‘Child Marriage’ Offenders

The Calcutta High Court, led by Justices Harish Tandon and Supratim Bhattacharya, addressed the prevalence of child marriages in West Bengal. The court expressed deep concern about the societal impact of such marriages and the complicity of family members. It denied bail to an accused involved in a child marriage and mandated a seminar to raise awareness against this practice.