Assam Moves Towards Uniform Civil Code: Chief Minister Hemant Biswa Sarma Repeals 1935 Marriage Act

In a significant move towards the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code, Assam's Chief Minister, Hemant Biswa Sarma, has repealed the Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act of 1935. This decision, taken during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Sarma, marks a significant step towards prohibiting child marriages in Assam. The repealed act contained provisions allowing marriage registration even if the bride and groom had not reached the legal age of 18 years and 21 years respectively. #Assam #UniformCivilCode #ChiefMinister #HemantBiswaSarma #MarriageActRepealed #ChildMarriage #LegalAge Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button! India Today TV is India's leading English News Channel. India Today YouTube channel offers latest news videos on Politics, Business, Cricket, Bollywood, Lifestyle, Auto, Technology, Travel, Entertainment and a lot more. Stay tuned for latest updates and in-depth analysis of news from India and around the world! WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2AnW3JENxxg7OuJv00 Download App: https://indiatoday.link/wHaj Follow us: Official website: https://www.indiatoday.in/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiaToday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndiaToday