Assam Cabinet repeals Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act

Feb 23, 2024

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma posted on X and said that this move marks another significant step towards prohibiting child marriages in Assam.

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.

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...

AIUDF to move court if Assam govt repeals Muslim Marriages Act

Aug 29, 2024

If Assam Chief Minister Hemanta Biswa Sarma tries to forcibly repeal Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, 1935, the AIUDF will approach the...

Assam government decides to repeal Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act, 1935

Jul 18, 2024

The Assam government on Thursday decided to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act of 1935 to prevent child marriage and ensure...