Underage marriages annulled

11 October 2010 06:45 am - 7 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

The National Child Protection Authority has decided to cancel 300 underage marriages mostly found from the districts of Badulla and Polonnaruwa. The marriages of these couples had been registered before they reached the required age limit of 18.

Authority’s Chairman Anoma Dissanayake, however, said that 240 of these couples had now reached the age limit, and therefore their marriages could be reregistered. She said that all the other marriages would be cancelled.

Also, she said that action would be taken against the Registrars of Marriages responsible in this respect. (ISA)

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 7

scrap_metal Monday, 11 October 2010 07:30 AM

this will put these younlings in deeper trouble ..

ND Monday, 11 October 2010 07:38 AM

What happened to the parental consent clause, if there is one? A lwayer please enlighten us.

Podi Guru Monday, 11 October 2010 07:42 AM

When they reach 18, will they re-marry the same man? One would hope so.

indika Monday, 11 October 2010 08:10 AM

Yes, that true, Keep them as engaged status and they need to re-marry same at the age of 18.

rif Monday, 11 October 2010 08:36 AM

Will Govt look after under age until they get 18 year
if parent do want to do this , what is the problem?
if love marriage this is OK to cancel

Palitha Heenthotuwa Tuesday, 12 October 2010 02:10 AM

What happens to those who elope? Will the government give them shelter?

xlntgson Wednesday, 13 October 2010 10:06 AM

Are tribals indigenous adivasi hunters not exempted from the common law?

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Underage marriages annulled

Comments - 7

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

‘Spike in blast fishing’ poses renewed threats to Sri Lanka’s marine ecosystems

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Most Viewed in News

SL on alert on possible genocide allegations by Canada

Gota fires back at Cardinal, rebuts allegations

Complaint lodged over Piumi Hansamali's possession of Gota’s Range Rover

Sri Lanka weighs Open Skies amidst plans for national carrier privatization

Racing event tragedy leaves seven dead including eight-year-old child

Street food vendor arrested for verbally harassing foreigner

MIRROR CRICKET

Sahan Arachchige to lead Sri Lanka ‘A’

Is Chamari Athapaththu Sri Lanka’s greatest cricketer ever?

Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

TODAY'S HEADLINES

Foreign powers intensify surveillance on Presidential elections as strategic interests take centre stage

New uterine loop for monkey birth control

Sajith avoids reception hosted for Iranian President

Do not be afraid to use weapons, Minister Alles tells police

Sahan Arachchige to lead Sri Lanka ‘A’

Dates confirmed for 78th Bradby Shield

SLAS appoints independent committee for investigation

Pakistan lose key players for last two T20Is against New Zealand