Assam passes laws on polygamy and land tribunals

Assam has passed two new laws.

The first law makes polygamy illegal, meaning no one can have more than one spouse at a time.

If someone does, they can go to jail for seven years.

If someone hides the fact that they are already married, they can go to jail for ten years.

People who help with such marriages or hide information can also be fined.

The second law sets up special courts called district land tribunals in tribal areas.

These courts will help solve problems related to land ownership and eviction.

The tribunals will be headed by retired judges and will have the power to make decisions like a civil court.

The government says these laws will help women have equal rights and make it easier to solve land disputes in tribal areas.