As per the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA), 2006, the legal age for girls to get married in India in 2023 is 18 years. Any marriage involving a girl below the age of 18 years is considered child marriage and is punishable by law. The legal age for men to get married in India is 21 years. However, there have been debates on raising the minimum age of marriage for women to 21 years to ensure gender equality and prevent child marriage. The Supreme Court of India has turned down a plea seeking uniform minimum age for marriage for men and women. It is important to adhere to the legal age of marriage and prevent child marriage to ensure the well-being and rights of girls.