Assam Muslim Marriage act Flashcards
What is the name of the repealed law in Assam?
The repealed law is the Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act of 1935.
What does the Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act, 1935, govern?
It governs nikah (marriage) and talaq (divorce) under Muslim personal law in Assam.
What is the percentage of the Muslim population in Assam?
Assam has the highest Muslim population among Indian states at 34%.
What significant amendment was made to the Act in 2010?
The amendment replaced the word “voluntary” with “compulsory,” making the registration of Muslim marriages and divorces mandatory in Assam.
What authority does the Act grant to the state regarding registrars?
The Act authorizes the state to grant licenses to any Muslim to register marriages and divorces, with Muslim registrars deemed public servants.
How many kazis were empowered to register marriages and divorces under the Act?
A total of 94 kazis were empowered under the now-repealed Act to register marriages and divorces.
What law will govern marriages in Assam after the repeal?
Answer: The Special Marriage Act, 1954.
What is the notice period required before marriage under the Act?
Answer: Couples must provide a notice 30 days prior to the intended marriage date.
