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Polygamy Bill 2025 - Assam
November 14 , 2025
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- The Assam Cabinet has approved a bill to ban polygamy in the state.
- The Bill prohibits any individual from marrying if they already have a living spouse, are not legally separated, or if a divorce decree has not dissolved their previous marriage.
- Some exceptions may apply for the Sixth Schedule areas.
- Conviction under the Bill may lead to rigorous imprisonment of up to seven years.
- The government plans to create a fund to compensate women affected by polygamy.
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