India: Assam Abolishes Underage Muslim Marriage Law
Feb 26, 2024 | 16:30 GMT
Assam state's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on X that the state repealed the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, which previously allowed marriage registration even if the bride and groom had not attained the legal ages of 18 and 21, Reuters reported Feb. 25....