{
  "id": 4813880,
  "title": "LHC Declares Underage Marriage Illegal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/lhc-declares-underage-marriage-illegal",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-01T07:35:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/01/lhc-declares-underage-marriage-illegal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Lahore High Court has declared that marriages of girls under the age of 18 are unlawful under the Punjab Child Marriage Restraint Act 2026. This decision came after Muhammad Aslam filed a petition to register a complaint against his daughter Hina Aslam's alleged husband. The court ordered Hina to be placed at the Child Protection and Welfare Bureau and overturned a Justice of Peace's ruling that had denied registration of the complaint. The court also directed authorities to reopen an investigation into claims Hina had been subjected to child marriage. Muhammad Aslam had already registered a case alleging his daughter's abduction, stating that new evidence had surfaced regarding her underage marriage and further legal action was necessary. The court emphasized that child marriage laws aim to safeguard children's rights, safety, and welfare.",
  "summary": "The Lahore High Court has ruled that under the Punjab Child Marriage Restraint Act 2026, the marriage of a girl … Read More The post LHC Declares Underage Marriage Illegal appeared first on ProPakistani .",
  "key_points": [
    "Lahore High Court declares underage marriage illegal in Punjab.",
    "Hina Aslam placed in Child Protection and Welfare Bureau.",
    "Investigation into child marriage claims to be reopened."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Lahore High Court's ruling reinforces protection for girls under 18 by affirming that child marriages are unlawful and deserving of legal action, thereby prioritizing their rights, safety, and welfare.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}