A person under the age of majority, which was reduced from 21 to 18 by the Children 's Act, 2005, can not marry without the consent of his or her parents or legal guardian. If there are no parents or guardian or for some reason they can not give consent, a magistrate (acting as a commissioner of child welfare) may grant consent. If the parent, guardian or magistrate refuses consent, a judge of the High Court may grant consent if it is in the interests of the minor.
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18