Question

X was 16 years old when she was forced to marry a boy whose age was 22 years. Related to this scenario, the police took the following actions:

S1- They imprisoned her husband.

S2- The boy's family had to bear the monthly expenses of X till she turned 18 years.

Which of the following punishment is correct?

• A. S1 and S2
• B. S2
• C. S1
• D. S1 and S2 are wrong

Answer 1

The correct option is A S1 and S2

As per the laws, if the marriage is voided, then the adult male will pay the maintenance to the girl until her remarriage, that is, till she gets married again or she is 18 years of age. In case the groom is minor, then the amount will be paid by his family members. The boy and his family will face imprisonment. According to the question, the boy was arrested since he was not a minor.