what is the legal age of marriage in india 2023 for girl

As per the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA), 2006, the legal age for girls to get married in India in 2023 is 18 years. Any marriage involving a girl below the age of 18 years is considered child marriage and is punishable by law. The legal age for marriage in India for boys is 21 years. It is important to note that there have been recent debates and discussions about increasing the minimum age of marriage for women to 21 years. However, as of October 2023, the legal age for girls to get married in India is 18 years.