Archive · 28 Oct 2025
Assam Proposes New Bill Criminalizing Polygamy
The Assam government is creating a new law to stop people from having more than one spouse at the same time.
If someone remarries without getting a divorce first, they could be sent to jail for at least seven years.
The Chief Minister announced this at an event about girls' education.
He said the government wants to protect women and won't allow polygamy, which is when someone has multiple spouses.
The new law will be discussed in the state's meeting on November 25th.
This is part of the government's efforts to ensure the safety and respect of women in Assam.
Assam is introducing a bill against polygamy.
The bill proposes a minimum 7-year jail term for those practicing polygamy.
The Chief Minister announced the bill on Monday.
The government aims to protect the dignity of women.
The bill is to be introduced November 25 in the assembly.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
- What
- Proposed a bill with a 7-year jail term for polygamy
- When
- Announced on Monday; bill to be introduced November 25
- Where
- Assam assembly
- Why
- To protect the dignity of women
- Proposed Punishment
- 7 years or more imprisonment
- Bill Introduction Date
- November 25 (winter session)
- Government Stance
- Against polygamy
- Scheme Mentioned
- Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina
