Assam repealed the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act, moving towards a Uniform Civil Code.
The Assam government repealed the personal law governing marriages and divorces among Muslims, signaling a push towards implementing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state. Uttarakhand became the first state to pass a UCC law earlier this month. The Assam cabinet decided to repeal the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act, transferring all nuptials and divorce proceedings under that law to the Special Marriage Act. This move marks another significant step towards prohibiting child marriages in Assam and aligns with the broader objective of introducing a Uniform Civil Code across India.
February 23, 2024
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