Question

How was the issue of child marrige linked to the age of consent
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Answer 1

The Age of Consent Act, 1891, also Act " of 1891, was a legislation enacted in British India on 19 March 1891 which raised the age of consent for sêxual intercourse for all girls, married or unmarried, from ten to twelve years in all jurisdictions, its violation subject to criminal prosecution as rãpe

Answer 2

Answer:

The marriage age has been done from 18years-21 years.and above

It is not allowed 8-10 years as it is called child marriage.

Thus, in this way, the issue of child marriage link to age of consent