Assam Passes Muslim Marriage Bill
The Assam Assembly passed the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces Bill, 2024, replacing a 1935 law. The new law addresses issues such as child marriage, lack of consent, and polygamy by setting strict guidelines for marriage registration, including age requirements, mutual consent, and a 30-day notice period. While it aims to protect vulnerable individuals, tensions with Muslim personal laws have arisen, particularly over the definition of valid marriages involving minors. The bill strengthens protections and enforces accountability for registrars, but further legal review is expected.
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