# 15 Offences to be cognizable and non-bailable
Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), an offence punishable under this Act shall be cognizable and non-bailable.
STATE AMENDMENT
Karnataka
Insertion of new section 15A.--In the principal Act, after section 15, the following shall be inserted, namely:--
“15A. Police Officer to take cognizance of an offence suo-motto.--Every Police Officer shall take cognizance of an offence committed in his jurisdiction under this Act, suo motto.”
[Vide Karnataka Act 26 of 2017, s. 7].
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Punishment for promoting or permitting solemnisation of child marriages12
Marriage of a minor child to be void in certain circumstances13
Power of court to issue injunction prohibiting child marriages14
Child marriages in contravention of injunction orders to be void16
Child Marriage Prohibition Officers17
Child Marriage Prohibition Officers to be public servants18
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