Why is increasing the minimum marriage age for girls to 21 years being debated?

While a petition at the Supreme Court claims that increasing the marriage age will ensure women's autonomy and address health issues due to adolescent pregnancies, experts argue the focus should instead be on grassroots solutions. 
Why is increasing the minimum marriage age for girls to 21 years being debated?
Sarah Thanawala

Sarah Thanawala is a staff writer at The Leaflet

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