child marriage: Mumbai man charged for marrying 12-year-old, assaulting and impregnating her
A 29-year-old man has been charged for marrying a 12-year-old girl, sexually assaulting her, and causing her pregnancy. The incident, which occurred six months ago, highlights the issue of child marriage in India. The accused, from Satara district in Maharashtra, is accused of multiple acts of rape. The matter came to light when a local doctor discovered that the girl was four months pregnant.
Source: indiatimes.com