Which law passed in 1829 forbade child marriage in India?

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Lord William Bentick, the Governor General of India passed a law in 1829 abolishing the custom of Sati. According to this law the custom of Sati became illegal and punishable as culpable homicide. Raja Rammohan Roy also opposed child-marriage and supported widow remarriage. http://www.indiansaga.info/history/reforms_brahmo.html Aug 06 03, 9:45 PM

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