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Law / Right

Prohibition of Child Marriage Act

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

At a glance

What this resource provides

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.

Last checked
2026-04-28

Who should I contact?

Choose the route by urgency

Immediate dangerCall 112 or local police now. Do not wait for an office to open.
Child protection concernCall 1098; use 112 as well when the situation is an emergency.
Non-emergency or follow-upUse this record and the alternative/escalation routes below after checking coverage and source details.
Normal urgency
Urgent protection concern
Coverage
State-wide coverage
Issues
Child Marriage
Who it may help
Children, General public, Guardians and caregivers, Parents

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.

Common questions

Using this route safely

When should I use this resource?

Use this resource when its listed service and geographic coverage match the concern. For immediate danger, call 112 or local police first.

Which area does it cover?

This record is connected to Maharashtra. Check the source and coverage details before action.

What should I do if I cannot reach it?

If this route is unavailable, use the alternative and escalation links on this page. For immediate danger call 112; for urgent child help use 1098 where available.

How can I verify these details?

Use the public source linked on this page and check the last-reviewed information before relying on a non-emergency contact.

Protection Intelligence

Connected help and escalation routes

Alternative routes

Maharashtra Child Labour Helpline

Labour Department child labour helpline. Use to report child labour or seek guidance related to child and adolescent labour enforcement.

Maharashtra Police Emergency Dial 112

Single emergency response number for Maharashtra residents needing immediate police intervention. Use for urgent danger, violence, threats or crime in…

Escalation paths

Related helplines

Maharashtra Child Labour Helpline

Labour Department child labour helpline. Use to report child labour or seek guidance related to child and adolescent labour enforcement.

Maharashtra Police Emergency Dial 112

Single emergency response number for Maharashtra residents needing immediate police intervention. Use for urgent danger, violence, threats or crime in…

District Women Helpline 1091

Women helpline number listed on multiple Maharashtra district administration helpline pages. Use for non-cyber women safety help and referral.

Covering support services

Commissioner of Labour Maharashtra

State labour office for labour-law enforcement, worker grievance routing and labour department services including child labour enforcement support.

Related laws and rights

Related schemes

Mission Shakti Maharashtra

Umbrella women safety and empowerment mission including One Stop Centres, Women Helpline, Sakhi Niwas, Shakti Sadan and related components. Use…

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Maharashtra

Scheme for prevention of gender-biased sex selection, protection of girl children and promotion of girls’ education. Maharashtra implementation documents list…

Maharashtra Women Policy

State policy framework covering women’s safety, help mechanisms, domestic violence response, workplace harassment, self-defence and women’s rights awareness.

Practical guides

Maharashtra WCD Citizen Charter

Use the WCD Citizen Charter page for scheme-wise service references and department service expectations. Confirm district office details before publishing…