Child Marriage: Assam Government repeals the Archaic Act
The Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act 1935, a draconian act dating back to the British era, which permitted Muslim men to marry girls as young as
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The Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act 1935, a draconian act dating back to the British era, which permitted Muslim men to marry girls as young as
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma pledges to put an end to child marriage in the state. Read more to find out his plans.
Hyderabad: AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi launched a scathing attack on the BJP government in Assam for repealing the Muslims Marriages Act, accusing the
Ruling BJP says law allowed child marriages but Muslim leaders allege move aimed at polarising voters ahead of election.
By Sushil Kutty Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has repealed the Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act, 1935, thereby dealing a body-blow to child marriages, which Assamese Muslims are favourable to. Sarma, who even otherwise is bombastic, says this move had led Assam several steps closer to implementing the Uniform Civil Code, which