§ 2. Mr. SORENSENasked the Secretary of State for India what is the present minimum age for marriage in India; and whether he is aware of any protests by Indian natives against the recent law relating thereto?
§ Mr. BENNThe recent Act, which comes into operation on the 1st April next, penalises the contracting, performance or promotion of a marriage if the husband is less than 18 years of age or the wife less than 14. Protests against the Act have been made.