Skip to content
Women. Children. Workers. One Safety Network.
Get Help Now
Latest
Guide: School Awareness: Child-Safety Resources for Schools, Teachers, Parents, Churches, Community Groups and Local Volunteers Guide: Child Marriage: How to Report Risk and Escalate Urgent Safety Concerns to Official Routes Guide: What to Do When a Child Is Missing, Found Alone, Abandoned, or in Urgent Need of Protection

Protection Intelligence Hub

Child Marriage Help in Maharashtra

Find urgent and non-emergency routes for preventing or reporting a suspected child marriage.

Who should I contact?1098 vs 112

Start with the right level of help

Immediate dangerCall 112 or local police now.
Urgent child protectionCall 1098 and explain the child’s location and immediate concern.
Non-emergency report or follow-upUse the relevant authority, support centre or complaint guide listed below.

Maharashtra

Laws and rights

Law / RightMaharashtra

Prohibition of Child Marriage Act

Child marriage prevention law listed by Maharashtra WCD important acts. Report urgent child marriage risk to police, Child Helpline 1098 or district child protection authorities.

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-281098 / 112

When the first route does not work

  1. Confirm that the number, office or portal applies to your location.
  2. Record the date, time, reference number and response where it is safe to do so.
  3. Use an alternative district or state route listed on the relevant record.
  4. Escalate to the responsible authority or legal-services route when the matter remains unresolved.