What are the age restrictions for marriage by law for boys and girls in India?

The legal minimum age for marriage in India is 21 years for males and 18 years for females under current law.

Current framework

• Act: Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006.
• Minimum age: Male 21; Female 18.
• Voidable marriages: A child marriage can be annulled on petition within a specific time window.

Notes

• There have been proposals to raise the female age to 21, but this is not enacted.
• Personal laws cannot undercut the statutory minimums.
• Penalties apply to those who facilitate child marriages.

For exams and compliance, remember 21 for boys, 18 for girls as of now.