The Assam government has introduced the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriage and Divorces Act, 2024. This new bill aims to replace the 1935 law, focusing on preventing child marriages, curbing polygamy, and strengthening marital institutions. It mandates age, residency, and consent conditions for marriage registrations to ensure legal protection for married women and inheritance rights for widows.
Assam govt tables bill on Muslim marriages
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