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What will happen after the repeal of Assam’s Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act?

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Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma File Pho 1707916529287 1708743888150

The Assam Cabinet on Friday approved the repeal of the Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act, 1935. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote on X that the move will help the government prevent child marriage in the state. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma (file photo) “On February 23, the Assam Cabinet took a … Read more

Assam cabinet approves repeal of Muslim Marriage, Divorce Registration Act

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Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma File 1705851906287 1708731373357

The Assam cabinet on Friday decided to scrap an 89-year-old legislation that dealt with registration of marriages and divorces for Muslims living in the state. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma (file photo) “Our Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that Assam will implement a Uniform Civil Code. Today, we have taken a very … Read more