Assam government cracks the whip on child marriage as Himanta scraps Muslim marriage act | Debate

The Assam Cabinet has decided to repeal the Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act and Rules 1935 vide the Assam Repealing Bill 2024, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Thursday. He said it was a significant step to ensure justice for our daughters and sisters by putting additional safeguards against child marriage.