Assam Cabinet Approves Landmark Bill to Ban Polygamy; Tribal and Sixth Schedule Areas Exempted.
Guwahati, November 12, 2025:In a major policy move aimed at promoting gender equality and social reform, the Assam Cabinet on Tuesday approved the “Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025”, which seeks to ban the practice of polygamy across the state. The proposed law, described as a “historic step toward protecting women’s rights,” will be introduced…

