Can I marry a girl above my age?

A male who has not reached the age of 21 is a “child” as per the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. However, a male aged between 18 and 21 marrying a female above 18 years will not be punishable under the Act for contracting a child marriage, the Supreme Court has ruled.

What is the best age to marry for girl?

The ideal age for marriage is preferably 25 to 30 years for both men and women,” said Dr A Kiranmayi, Chief Clinical Dietitian, Apollo Cradle hospital, Jubilee Hills. In any case, especially in urban India, girls are getting married only in their mid and late 20s.

Can I marry a girl who is younger than me?

You can marry a girl of your choice and who is of any age (legally permitted of course) – younger than you, of the same age as you or older than you. It is for both of you to feel comfortable and decide. What is harm in that. You are allowed to marry as per Indian marriage act if age of both people is above permissible limit.

How much age difference should there be in marriage?

Age of a man is 38, there should be about 12 year age difference in marriage. Age of a man is 35, there should be a 10 year age difference in marriage. As the man becomes older, the age difference keeps growing! Want to learn about the pros and cons of marriages at different age groups?

Why do men marry women five years older?

The research summarized in a BBC review, suggests this is caused by biology, not lifestyle. So, on average, a man choosing a woman five years older is marrying his physiological equal. Why might that matter? At age 80, the average man is moribund or dead.

How old do you have to be to marry a younger groom?

Parents and siblings will make sure that the boy is at least of the same age or older by 2 years to 10 years. Arranged marriages between an older bride and a younger groom are rare and usually never considered as a viable option. When marrying for love, age is definitely not a factor.