Section-12 Marriage of a minor child to be void in certain circumstances

Section-12 Marriage of a minor child to be void in certain circumstances.-

Where a child, being a minor-

a.     is taken or enticed out of the keeping of the lawful guardian; or

b.    by force compelled, or by any deceitful means induced to go from any place; or

c.     is sold for the purpose of marriage; and made to go through a form of marriage or if the minor is married after which the minor is sold or trafficked or used for immoral purposes, such marriage shall be null and void