Tribals out of Assam UCC bill; live-ins must register
Assam's Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill has been introduced, which mandates the registration of live-in relationships and bans polygamy. The bill excludes tribal communities from its provisions, a decision that has sparked controversy. Opposition parties have criticized the lack of consultation prior to the bill's introduction in the assembly.
- ▪The UCC bill aims to regulate laws related to marriage, divorce, and live-in relationships in Assam.
- ▪Tribal communities, which make up 12.45% of Assam's population, are excluded from the bill's provisions.
- ▪The legislation requires marriages and divorces to be registered, with penalties for non-compliance.
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Tribals out of Assam UCC bill; live-ins must registerAssam's UCC bill mandates live-in registration, bans polygamy, and requires marriage/divorce registration, excluding tribal communities.Published on: May 26, 2026 6:20 AM ISTBy Utpal Parashar, GuwahatiShare viaCopy link Mandatory registration of live-in relationships, a ban on polygamy, and registration of all marriages and divorces including where one partner is a resident of the state were some key provisions of the uniform civil code (UCC) bill tabled in Assam on Monday.Tribals out of Assam UCC bill; live-ins must registerUCC is a contentious and polarising issue referring to a common set of laws for personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and succession for all citizens.
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