Tag: MuslimMarriageAct
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“Assam’s Move Towards Uniform Civil Code: Repealing the Muslim Marriage Act”
Less than three weeks after Uttarakhand made history by passing legislation on a Uniform Civil Code, Assam has followed suit by deciding to repeal the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act. Assam Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah made the announcement on Friday, stating that the cabinet has taken this decision. Reports suggest that a bill will…