Assam abolishes 'Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act of 1935'

Assam BJP Government takes a step towards the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)

Guwahati (Assam) – The Assam Government has abolished the ‘Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act of 1935’. According to the Government, all marriages in the State will now be under ‘Special Marriage Acts’ and this move is a significant step towards eradicating child marriages. The decision was reached in a cabinet meeting under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

On 23.22024, the Assam cabinet made a significant decision to repeal the age-old Assam Muslim Marriages & Divorces Registration Act. This act contained provisions allowing marriage registration even if the bride and groom had not reached the legal ages of 18 and 21, as required…

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) February 23, 2024

Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah, while communicating to the media post the cabinet meeting, stated, “Our commitment is towards implementing the Uniform Civil Code. The ‘Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act’, in existence since the British era, has become outdated. Its abolition will help prevent child marriages, allowing only the men above 21 years and women above 18 years to marry.”

‘Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act 1935’ repealed in Assam !

Assam BJP goverment’s steps in the direction of #UniformCivilCode !

Hindus feel that whatever the BJP government in Assam is able to do, the BJP ruled Centre and other states should also be able to do !… pic.twitter.com/EWmBVt0Sx0

— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) February 24, 2024