Jodhpur's Khushboo, Married at 12, Gains Freedom at 21 as Court Annuls Child Marriage
Jodhpur's Khushboo, Married at 12, Gains Freedom at 21 as Court Annuls Child Marriage
- •Khushboo, married at 12, successfully annulled her child marriage at 21 through Jodhpur's Family Court No. 2.
- •Dr. Kriti Bharti of Saarthi Trust provided crucial legal and mental support to Khushboo throughout the 1.5-year legal battle.
- •Khushboo's child marriage took place in 2016 in a rural area of Jodhpur; pressure for 'Gauna' led her to seek help.
- •Family Court Judge Varun Talwar called child marriage a 'heinous crime' and praised Dr. Kriti's efforts.
- •Dr. Kriti Bharti has annulled 54 child marriages and prevented over 2200, with her work recognized globally and in CBSE curriculum.
