GUWAHATI:
Assam govt launched a repealing Invoice within the meeting on first day of autumn session Thursday, looking for to exchange a state ordinance that had nullified the 89-year-old Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act of 1935. It goals to desk a brand new “Muslim Marriage Registration Invoice” quickly, making it necessary to register all Muslim marriages and divorces with govt, reviews Prabin Kalita.
Assam cupboard accredited the proposed legislation that might take away function of qazis in marriage and divorce registrations. The 94 licenced qazis in Assam will lose their official roles as soon as the brand new legislation takes impact. Cupboard accredited a one-time help of Rs 2 lakh for his or her rehabilitation.
The repealing invoice cites issues about misuse of the sooner legislation by qazis and residents, notably in circumstances of kid and compelled marriages. The Invoice mandates obligatory registration of marriages and divorces with the sub-registrar. Opposition criticised BJP’s resolution, calling it discriminatory and an try to polarise the populace for electoral beneficial properties.
