A 16‑year‑old girl from Bihar, who had been married off as a child to a 32‑year‑old contractor to settle her family’s debt, has run away after completing her Class X exams. She traveled over 1,000 km with a trusted 25‑year‑old male friend and reached the Supreme Court in Delhi. There, she sought annulment of her forced marriage and police protection from a husband who was allegedly pursuing her. The Supreme Court has granted her police protection, ensuring her safety amid legal proceedings seeking annulment.

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