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Assam passes bill, makes govt registration must for Muslim marriage, divorce

IndiaTimes Thursday, 29 August 2024
The Assam assembly has passed a bill for mandatory government registration of Muslim marriages and divorces. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma promised adherence to Islamic rituals while ending the Qazi system. This new law aims to prevent child marriages, which will be registered by government officials for a symbolic fee, ensuring legal consent and appropriate ages.
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