Madhya Pradesh HC triples maintenance for child marriage victim, says Rs 2,000 per month 'cannot be justified'
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jun 03, 2026, 13:26 (IST)
A child bride, married at 13, has won a significant victory as the Madhya Pradesh High Court doubled her maintenance to Rs 6,000 monthly. The court slammed the lower court's meager Rs 2,000 award, stating the woman was victimized twice – by child marriage and then by the justice system. Parents arranging such unions were also held accountable.