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Guwahati: The Assam government Repeal Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act 1935 in the state. This decision was taken in the state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma late on Friday night. Now all marriages in the state will be done under the Special Marriage Act.
Minister of State Jayant Mallabarua called it a big step towards Uniform Civil Code (UCC). He said that this will also stop child marriages taking place in the state. He said that now no Muslim marriage or divorce will be registered in Assam. He further said that we have a special marriage act, so we want all the matters to be resolved through that act.
Jayant Mallabarua said Now registration of Muslim marriage and divorce will be done by the District Commissioner and District Registrar. Those who were working under this Divorce Registration Act will be removed and in return all of them will be given a lump sum compensation of Rs 2 lakh each.
