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GUWAHATI: As a step towards Uniform Civil code (UCC), Assam has decided to repeal the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act...
Making the announcement on Friday, Assam Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said the decision has been taken by the cabinet...
A bill is likely to be tabled in the ongoing session of Assam Assembly...
The Assam Muslim Marriage & Divorce Registration Act, 1935, will be repealed and no Muslim marriage or divorce will be registered under the Act..
A Uniform Civil Code refers to a common set of laws that are applicable to all Indian citizens and are not based on religion in dealing with marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption, among other personal matters...
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