The Assam government has introduced the 'Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025' in the state assembly, aiming to outlaw polygamy across the state except in Sixth Schedule areas. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma presented the bill, which classifies polygamy as a criminal offense. Under the proposed law, individuals marrying again while their spouse is alive could face up to seven years in prison, while concealing a previous marriage could result in up to ten years of imprisonment and fines. The legislation also holds accountable anyone involved in facilitating such marriages, including priests, qazis, and guardians. Victims of polygamy would be entitled to compensation, and repeat offenders would face double penalties. Convicted individuals would be barred from government jobs, welfare schemes, and contesting local elections. The bill excludes Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes as defined under Article 342 of the Indian Constitution. The move follows the Assam government’s ongoing efforts to reform personal laws and ensure gender justice.
বহুবিবাহ নিষিদ্ধে আইন করতে যাচ্ছে ভারতের আসামের রাজ্য সরকার। মঙ্গলবার (২৫ নভেম্বর) রাজ্য বিধানসভায় এ সংক্রান্ত একটি বিল পেশ করেছেন আসামের মুখ্যমন্ত্রী হিমন্ত বিশ্বশর্মা। ওই বিলে বহুবিবাহকে ‘অপরাধ’ হিসাবে গণ্য করা হয়েছে। সেই সঙ্গে বলা হয়েছে, প্রথম স
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