Last Updated on 19/07/2024 by wccexam Desk
The Himanta Biswa Sarma government approved a bill to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act and Rules, 1935.
muslim new marriage law, The Himanta Biswa Sarma government of Assam approved a bill to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act and Rules 1935, which allowed underage marriage under specific circumstances. Giving this information, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the Repeal Bill 2024 can be introduced during the upcoming monsoon session of the Assembly. Earlier this year, the Cabinet had approved the abolition of the Act and the meeting on Thursday authorized the repeal bill required to implement this decision.
Let us tell you, it is being claimed that the Repeal Bill-2024 will be introduced during the upcoming monsoon session of the Assam Legislative Assembly. Earlier this year, the Cabinet had approved the abolition of the Act and in the meeting on Thursday, the Repeal Bill required to implement this decision was also authorized.
This step has been taken to ensure justice- CM Sarma
Sharing the government’s decision on X, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma called it an important step to ensure justice. He said that we have taken an important step to ensure justice for our daughters and sisters by providing additional protection against child marriage.
In today’s Assam Cabinet meeting, we have decided to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act and Rules 1935 through the Assam Repeal Bill-2024. On the x, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote today that our tough mission against child marriage is not only bringing about social change but also enabling a healthy life for our girls.
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