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Assam Passes 2024 Bill for Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces

Aug 29, 2024, 07:31 AM

The Assam Legislative Assembly has passed the 'Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces Bill, 2024'. This new legislation mandates the government registration of Muslim marriages and divorces, replacing the traditional Kazi system. The bill aims to address issues such as polygamy, child marriage, and consent. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma described the day as historic in the effort to combat child marriage. The bill was introduced amid discussions and amendments, including a proposal to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act of 1935.