Assam to table compulsory Muslim marriage, divorce registration bill
The Hindu
Assam government to end child marriage by prohibiting minor marriage registrations, introducing new laws for land protection and poverty alleviation.
Mr. Sarma also claimed that marriages of minors were registered by the Kazis earlier, but the proposed bill will prohibit any such move.
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"Now, minor marriage registration will not happen at all. Basically we want to end the menace of child marriage. The marriages will be registered at the Sub-Registrar's Office," he added, citing cabinet decisions.
Mr. Sarma said that there will not be any restriction on the rituals followed by Muslims during the wedding ceremonies, but only the registration by the Kazis has been restricted.
The Cabinet last month approved a Bill to abolish the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act and Rules of 1935, which permitted underage marriages under specific conditions.
The Repealing Bill 2024 will be presented during the Autumn Session.
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