Compulsory Registration Of Marriages

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  "Will Consider Court Case": Assam Opposition Party On Muslim Marriage Bill

  Assam's main Opposition party the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) today said it will consider going to court against the Himanta Biswa Sarma government's decision to ensure mandatory registration of marriage and divorce of Muslims.

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  Assam Assembly Passes Compulsory Muslim Marriage, Divorce Registration Bill

  The Assam Assembly on Thursday passed a bill for compulsory government registration of marriage and divorce of Muslim people.

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  Amid Chaos, Assam Tables Bill To Register Muslim Marriages, Divorces

  The introduction of the Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorce bill in the Assam assembly today was accompanied by massive protests by the Opposition parties.

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  Assam To Introduce Compulsory Muslim Marriage, Divorce Registration Bill

  In a significant move, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that his government will introduce a bill for the compulsory government registration of Muslim marriages and divorces in the upcoming Autumn assembly session.

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  What Law Panel Said About "Worrisome Trend" In NRIs, OCIs Marrying Indians

  Describing as a "worrisome trend" the "rising" cases of fraudulent marriages between NRIs and Indian citizens, the Law Commission has recommended a comprehensive law to deal with the situation and compulsory registration of such alliances.

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  Rajasthan's U-Turn Amid Row Over Proposed Law, Child Marriages Concern

  A controversial law in Rajasthan seen to validate/legitimise child marriages by asking parents to register them has been withdrawn by the state's Congress government after a huge uproar.

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  Will Pass Instructions On Registration Of Muslim Marriages: Delhi Government To High Court

  The Delhi government assured the High Court that it would examine and pass appropriate instructions with regards to the registration of Muslim marriages under the Compulsory Marriage Order

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  Petition Over New Law Raises Concern About Child Marriages In Rajasthan

  A petition has been filed in the Rajasthan High Court against a new state law over the registration of marriages that says that all marriages including those of minors must be registered.

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  "Legitimises Child Marriage": Opposition As Rajasthan Assembly Amends Law

  Amid uproar, the Rajasthan Assembly on Friday passed the Rajasthan Compulsory Registration of Marriages (Amendment) Bill, 2021 by voice vote to amend a 2009 Act on mandatory registration of marriages within 30 days of the union.

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  "Considering Making HIV Test Compulsory For Couples": Goa Health Minister

  Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Tuesday said that the coastal state's government was mulling making HIV tests mandatory before the registration of marriages.

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  Muslim Groups In UP Welcome Decision To Make Marriage Registration Mandatory

  The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet's approval to a proposal making registration of all marriages, including the Nikaah, mandatory has been largely welcomed by Muslim organisations in the state.

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  Compulsory Registration Of Marriages A 'Necessary Reform': Law Panel

  Batting for making registration of marriages compulsory, the Law Commission today said this will help prevent "marriage fraud" and protect women often denied the status of a wife due to absence of matrimonial records.

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  Marriage Registration To Soon Become Mandatory In Uttar Pradesh

  The Yogi Adityanath government is all set to make registration of marriages, irrespective of religion, compulsory in Uttar Pradesh.

• Delhi: Registration of marriage compulsory within 60 days

  Registration of marriage within 60 days of tying the nuptial knot will soon be made mandatory in the national capital and its non-compliance will attract a fine of Rs 1,000.

• Rajya Sabha passes bill for compulsory marriage registration

  The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed a bill which makes it mandatory to register all marriages, irrespective of religion.