The bill was referred to a parliamentary panel for detailed examination (Image: Reuters/FILE)
Smriti Irani introduced the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill 2021 which seeks to raise the legal minimum age for women to 21 years, bringing it at par with men.
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A bill seeking equal age of marriage for men and women was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday amid protests by opposition members, with Union minister Smriti Irani urging the chair to refer it to a parliamentary panel. Irani introduced the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill 2021 which seeks to raise the legal minimum age for women to 21, bringing it at par with men.
Irani said the bill seeks to do away with all existing laws, including any custom, usage or practice, governing parties in relation to marriage. The bill was referred to a parliamentary panel for detailed examination.
Later, the House was adjourned for the day amid continuous protests by the opposition members on various issues, including the Lakhimpur Kheri massacre.
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