Divorces Act News Today

In a significant step towards bringing in the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state, the Assam [Muslim] Marriages and Divorces Act, 1935, was repealed in a late-night development. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Although the concourt ruling that parts of the marriages and divorce acts are unconstitutional could be seen as a victory it falls short in crucial ways