Tag: Muslim Marriages
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Why Is An Atmosphere Of Fear Being Created Surrounding The Uniform Civil Code?
The political debate surrounding the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has once again intensified in Bharat. Following a recent observation by the Supreme Court - made while hearing a matter concerning the rights of Muslim women - stating, “The time has now come to implement the… Read More
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Himanta Biswa Sarma Has Secularised Muslim Marriages In Assam With A Legal Sleight Of Hand
On 23 February 2024, Assam state government repealed the Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act (MMDRA) of 1935. The Himanta Biswa Sarma cabinet took the ordinance route (Assam Repealing Ordinance, 2024) for doing away with this British-era law. One of the intended goals of… Read More
