Abstract :
In Pakistan, many young girls suffer from the consequences of child marriage, as it harms their rights and fundamental freedoms. The problem worsens because, despite the Child Marriage Restraint Act of 1929 and the Punjab Amendment Act of 2015, people still wed minor girls due to customs, various religious beliefs, and inaction within the judicial system. In this study, child marriage in Pakistan is considered a child law matter, the obstacles related to child law are discussed, and data are collected from different literature on the subject. The research proved that child marriage is against human rights and takes a toll on a girl's learning, health, and earnings, causing severe risks to her. According to this paper, a solution to eliminate child marriage and increase girls' rights in Pakistan involves strictly following existing policies, carrying out local educational programs, and thinking carefully about making improvements in policies and laws.
Keyword :
Child Marriages, Human Rights, Legal Framework, Pakistan, Policy Reforms