Assam Polygamy Prohibition Bill, 2025

On 9th November 2025, the Assam Cabinet approved the Assam Polygamy Prohibition Bill, 2025, aimed at banning polygamy in the state.

The Bill provides for imprisonment and penalties for offenders irrespective of religion, while exempting tribal areas under the Sixth Schedule.

Key Provisions of the Bill

Provision	Details
Main Objective	To prohibit the practice of polygamy in Assam.
Punishment	Provides for rigorous imprisonment up to 7 years along with a fine for offenders.
Applicability	The Bill applies irrespective of religion.
Exempted Areas	Tribal areas governed under the Sixth Schedule are exempt from the Bill.

Sixth Schedule and Tribal Areas

Aspect	Details
Constitutional Provision	The Sixth Schedule deals with administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.
Autonomous District Councils	Autonomous District Councils under the Sixth Schedule possess law-making powers in specified subjects.
Exemption Basis	The exemption recognises the distinct customary and administrative framework of Sixth Schedule tribal areas.

PT Facts

Sixth Schedule: Deals with administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.
Autonomous District Councils: Have law-making powers in specified subjects under the Sixth Schedule.
Polygamy: Refers to the practice of having more than one spouse at the same time.
Applicability: The Bill applies irrespective of religion but exempts Sixth Schedule tribal areas.

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