Assam Cabinet approved rules making Muslim marriage registration compulsory

On September 24, 2026, the Assam Cabinet approved the Assam Muslim Marriage Registration (Compulsory) Rules, 2026, making registration of Muslim marriages compulsory in the State. The rules operationalise the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces Act, 2024, shifting registration from licensed qazis to government registration officials and setting a standardised procedure including document requirements and a 30-day objection period.