The Gauhati High Court has instructed the Assam government to respond within four weeks to a petition challenging the constitutionality of the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces Act, 2024. The petitioner seeks the restoration of the repealed 1935 Act, claiming the new law violates constitutional rights and negatively impacts the Muslim community’s marriage practices.
Today, On 29th August, The Assam government repealed the outdated Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act, mandating the registration of all marriages with the government. The new law, introduced to eradicate the Qazi system and prevent child marriages, sets strict conditions for marriage registration. It aims to empower women, prevent non-consensual marriages, and curb polygamy, amid controversy and opposition.
