Assam Bans Polygamy: New Law Imposes Jail For Multiple Marriages
Assam Assembly passed the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025, criminalising polygamous marriages with up to seven years’ imprisonment. Repeat offenders face harsher penalties. The bill excludes Sixth Schedule areas and scheduled tribes. CM Himanta Sarma pledged to introduce a uniform civil code if re-elected.