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Assam speeds up UCC work, to repeal act on Muslim Marriage

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GUWAHATI: Ahead of Lok Sabha polls, Assam is rushing to bring in a Uniform Civil Code (UCC). As a prelude to this, Assam cabinet on Saturday approved the repeal Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act. Assam chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma stated in X, “On 23.2. 2024, the Assam cabinet made a significant decision to … Read more

Assam takes big step towards UCC, repeals Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act

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GUWAHATI: As a step towards Uniform Civil code (UCC), Assam has decided to repeal the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act. Making the announcement on Friday, Assam Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said the decision has been taken by the cabinet. A bill is likely to be tabled in the ongoing session of Assam Assembly. Baruah … Read more