For the purpose of grant of reliefs under sections 3, 4 and 5, the district court having jurisdiction shall include the district court having jurisdiction over the place where the defendant or the child resides, or where the marriage was solemnised or where the parties last resided together or the petitioner is residing on the date of presentation of the petition.
Section 8: Court to which petition should be made.
The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006Central Act · Act 6 of 2007
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 |
|---|---|
| Section | 8 |
| Marginal note | Court to which petition should be made. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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