Assam’s repeal of Muslim marriage act will not curb child marriage – but could pressure Muslims
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Assam’s Muslim Marriage Law Repeal Sparks ConcernsRepealing the 1935 act complicates marriage registration and does not effectively address child marriage, experts say.
Key FactsJul 19, 2024 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The Assam government repealed the 1935 Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act aiming to prevent child marriages among Muslims.
- Legal experts argue that child marriage is already prohibited nationwide by a central law enacted in 2006, making the repeal unnecessary.
- Marriage registration will now be handled by officers under the Special Marriage Act who may lack knowledge of Islamic personal law.
- Muslim personal law remains applicable due to a central act, and the repeal does not advance the implementation of a uniform civil code.
"This has only been done to create an issue for the upcoming Lok Sabha election," he said.— Hafiz Rashid Ahmed Choudhury, Guwahati-based senior advocate, said the repeal was done to create a political issue ahead of the Lok Sabha election.
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