This is an act to provide for the prohibition of child marriages and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Under this act, a child is defined as a male below 21 years of age and a female below 18 years of age. All child marriages are banned. A male adult marrying a female child is punishable with simple imprisonment extending to 2 years, and the fine extending to Rs.1lakh or both. Anyone solemnizing a child marriage, including the parents or guardians are also culpable. A magistrate of the first class can try offences under this act. The magistrate also has powers to issue an injection (ban) to restrain such a marriage if the fact is brought to his notice. While there is a penalty for arranging \ solemnizing child marriages, the marriage itself is not rendered void.