UCC Bill introduced in Assam Assembly
The Assam government has introduced a Bill on the Uniform Civil Code aimed at banning polygamy and mandating the registration of live-in relationships. Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that the Bill seeks to consolidate laws related to marriage, divorce, and succession. Opposition parties have expressed concerns over the lack of consultation with stakeholders before the Bill's introduction.
- ▪The Uniform Civil Code Bill was introduced in the Assam Assembly on May 25, 2026.
- ▪The Bill sets the minimum marriage ages at 21 for men and 18 for women, while prohibiting polygamy.
- ▪If passed, Assam will be the third state in India to enact a UCC Bill, following Uttarakhand and Gujarat.
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The Assam government on Monday (May 25, 2026) tabled a Bill on the Uniform Civil Code, seeking to ban polygamy and make registration of live-in relationships compulsory.Assam Parliamentary Affairs Minister Atul Bora introduced the Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026, in the 126-member Assembly on behalf of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.The Bill has been scheduled for discussion on May 27. UCC to ensure justice for every citizen: Assam CM HimantaThe Opposition parties, including Congress, Raijor Dal and Trinamool Congress, opposed the move and demanded wider consultation with all the stakeholders before its introduction.“The Bill aims to consolidate and simplify laws governing marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships,” Mr.
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