In a major social reform initiative, the Assam Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, approved the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025, aimed at outlawing and eliminating the practice of polygamy across the state, except in Sixth Schedule areas. The bill proposes up to 10 years of imprisonment depending on the violation. It also proposes to double the penalty for a repeat offence.

The decision, taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at Lok Sewa Bhawan, marks a decisive step towards promoting gender justice and social harmony.

The Bill prohibits any individual from marrying if they already have a living spouse, are not legally separated, or if their earlier marriage has not been dissolved by a decree of divorce.

* Up to 7 years of impri

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