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UCC Bill introduced in Assam Assembly; seeks to ban polygamy, register live-in relationships
In a bold move, Assam has put forth a Uniform Civil Code Bill designed to ban polygamy and enforce the registration of live-in relationships. This new framework establishes a minimum marrying age of 21 for men and 18 for women, while safeguarding the rights o…
Assam Assembly introduces UCC bill, third state after Uttarakhand, Gujarat
Assam has introduced its Uniform Civil Code bill in the Assembly. This move follows similar legislation passed in Uttarakhand and Gujarat. The bill aims to standardise marriage age, prohibit polygamy, ensure equal property rights for daughters, and regulate l…
AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal seeks early oath date for his MLA swearing-in ceremony ahead of Hajj
AIUDF President Badruddin Ajmal has requested the Assam Assembly Speaker for a convenient date to take his oath as an MLA. He is scheduled to depart for Hajj pilgrimage on May 21, the same day the assembly session begins. His party, AIUDF, has announced its o…