Assam to recognize Sikh marriages under Anand Marriage Act

Aug 03, 2023

The Assam Government on Wednesday, decided to formulate the Assam Anand Marriages Registration Rules, 2023 "as a mark of recognition to the customs of Assam's...

Assam to recognize Sikh marriages under Anand Marriage Act: CM Himanta

Aug 03, 2023

Calling the move a mark of recognition of the customs of Assam's Sikh community, the chief minister said that the decision will benefit the...

"Will not allow child marriages in Assam": CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Feb 26, 2024

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma pledged on Monday that he will not allow child marriages in Assam as long as he is alive.

Assam Assembly passes bill to abolish Muslim marriages, divorces act

Aug 29, 2024

The Assam State Assembly on Thursday passed the Assam Repealing Bill, 2024, which abolished the 89-year-old Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act and...

Assam Govt tables Bill to repeal Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act

Aug 22, 2024

The Assam government on Thursday tabled a bill in the state assembly that seeks to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act,...

Assam minority body hails repealing Muslims Marriages Act in state

Mar 03, 2024

The Muslim Rashtriya Manch, an Assam-based minority body, on Sunday came out in support of repealing the Muslims Marriages Act.