Bill Pending In Parliament' : Supreme Court Refrains From Deciding If Prohibition Of Child Marriage Act Overrides Personal Laws

The Supreme Court refrained from deciding whether the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act overrides personal laws, citing a pending bill in Parliament. The court was hearing a case challenging the validity of child marriages under personal laws. The court noted that the issue requires legislative intervention and that the pending bill aims to address the conflict between personal laws and the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act. The court’s decision to wait for legislative action reflects the judiciary’s deference to the legislative process in resolving complex legal issues involving personal laws and child rights.