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What was the occupation of Phulmonee's father, Kunj Behari Maitee?
What was the occupation of Phulmonee's father, Kunj Behari Maitee?
He was a 'Bazar Sircar' at Bow Bazar Market.
What was the claim of Phulmonee's family regarding cohabitation before menstruation?
What was the claim of Phulmonee's family regarding cohabitation before menstruation?
They forbade cohabitation before the girl menstruates.
Why was the charge of rape not permissible in this case?
Why was the charge of rape not permissible in this case?
Because the Penal Code provisions ruled out the existence of rape by the husband if the wife was above the age of 10.
What was the unanimous medical opinion about Phulmonee's death?
What was the unanimous medical opinion about Phulmonee's death?
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What was the conclusion of the English judge, Wilson, regarding Hari Maiti's guilt?
What was the conclusion of the English judge, Wilson, regarding Hari Maiti's guilt?
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What was the age of consent for marriage in Hindu marriage at the time?
What was the age of consent for marriage in Hindu marriage at the time?
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What was the outcome of the trial of the man who beat his child wife to death in 1875?
What was the outcome of the trial of the man who beat his child wife to death in 1875?
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What was the impact of Phulmonee's death on the campaign to raise the age of consent?
What was the impact of Phulmonee's death on the campaign to raise the age of consent?
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What was the focus of the controversy about the right age of consent?
What was the focus of the controversy about the right age of consent?
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What did the reformist press begin to do in response to incidents of child marriage and sexual abuse?
What did the reformist press begin to do in response to incidents of child marriage and sexual abuse?
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