{"id":41810,"date":"2025-11-14T08:49:28","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T03:19:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=41810"},"modified":"2025-11-14T08:49:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T03:19:29","slug":"assam-polygamy-ban-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/assam\/assam-polygamy-ban-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Assam Polygamy Ban 2025: Key Highlights, Women Protection, and Exam Insights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/assam\/assam-polygamy-ban-2025\/#Assam_polygamy_ban_2025_Assam_Prohibition_of_Polygamy_Bill_2025_criminalises_second_marriages_protects_women_and_strengthens_gender_equality_Key_exam-focused_insights_included\" >Assam polygamy ban 2025: Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill 2025 criminalises second marriages, protects women, and strengthens gender equality. Key exam-focused insights included.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/assam\/assam-polygamy-ban-2025\/#Assam_Passes_Bill_to_Ban_Polygamy\" >Assam Passes Bill to Ban Polygamy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/assam\/assam-polygamy-ban-2025\/#A_Landmark_Move_in_Marriage_Law_Reform\" >A Landmark Move in Marriage Law Reform<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/assam\/assam-polygamy-ban-2025\/#Key_Provisions_of_the_Bill\" >Key Provisions of the Bill<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/assam\/assam-polygamy-ban-2025\/#Legislative_and_Legal_Significance\" >Legislative and Legal Significance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/assam\/assam-polygamy-ban-2025\/#Impact_on_Womens_Rights_and_Uniformity_in_Marriage_Law\" >Impact on Women\u2019s Rights and Uniformity in Marriage Law<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/assam\/assam-polygamy-ban-2025\/#Whats_Next_Implementation_and_Challenges\" >What\u2019s Next: Implementation and Challenges<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/assam\/assam-polygamy-ban-2025\/#Why_This_News_is_Important\" >Why This News is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/assam\/assam-polygamy-ban-2025\/#Strengthening_Gender_Justice_in_Assam\" >Strengthening Gender Justice in Assam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/assam\/assam-polygamy-ban-2025\/#Legislative_Competence_and_Federal_Structure\" >Legislative Competence and Federal Structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/assam\/assam-polygamy-ban-2025\/#Implications_for_Competitive_Exams\" >Implications for Competitive Exams<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/assam\/assam-polygamy-ban-2025\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/assam\/assam-polygamy-ban-2025\/#Marriage_Law_Reform_in_India\" >Marriage Law Reform in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/assam\/assam-polygamy-ban-2025\/#State%E2%80%90level_Initiatives\" >State\u2010level Initiatives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/assam\/assam-polygamy-ban-2025\/#Tribal_and_Sixth_Schedule_Exemptions\" >Tribal and Sixth Schedule Exemptions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/assam\/assam-polygamy-ban-2025\/#Womens_Rights_and_Compensation_Mechanisms\" >Women\u2019s Rights and Compensation Mechanisms<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/assam\/assam-polygamy-ban-2025\/#Key_Takeaways_from_Assams_Polygamy_Ban_Bill\" >Key Takeaways from Assam\u2019s Polygamy Ban Bill<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/assam\/assam-polygamy-ban-2025\/#FAQs_on_Assam_Polygamy_Ban_Bill_2025\" >FAQs on Assam Polygamy Ban Bill 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/assam\/assam-polygamy-ban-2025\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assam_polygamy_ban_2025_Assam_Prohibition_of_Polygamy_Bill_2025_criminalises_second_marriages_protects_women_and_strengthens_gender_equality_Key_exam-focused_insights_included\"><\/span>Assam polygamy ban 2025: Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill 2025 criminalises second marriages, protects women, and strengthens gender equality. Key exam-focused insights included.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assam_Passes_Bill_to_Ban_Polygamy\"><\/span>Assam Passes Bill to Ban Polygamy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Landmark_Move_in_Marriage_Law_Reform\"><\/span>A Landmark Move in Marriage Law Reform<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The state of Assam has taken a decisive step by approving the <strong>Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill,\u202f2025<\/strong>, aimed at criminalising the practice whereby an individual enters into a second marriage while the first is still subsisting.  The Bill proposes that anyone who marries a second person despite a valid first marriage may face imprisonment of up to seven years.It further sets up a compensation fund for women adversely impacted by such polygamous unions \u2014 marking a major stride in gender justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Provisions_of_the_Bill\"><\/span>Key Provisions of the Bill<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the Bill\u2019s stipulations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It becomes illegal to marry another person if the first marriage is still valid (i.e., the spouse has not been legally divorced or separated). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offenders may face up to seven years in prison for committing polygamy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A special compensation fund will be established for women who have been adversely affected by such marriages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exemptions are included: The law will not apply to members of Scheduled Tribes (STs) or residents of areas under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution in Assam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Another exception: Marriages within minority communities\u2014specifically Muslim marriages in Scheduled Areas that took place before 2005\u2014are also outside the scope of the Bill.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legislative_and_Legal_Significance\"><\/span>Legislative and Legal Significance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bill will be tabled in the Assam Legislative Assembly on 25 November 2025 for further legislative approval. This move by the state government comes after an expert committee concluded that Assam has the legislative competence to enact such a law, since marriage and divorce fall under the Concurrent List of the Indian Constitution.  If enacted, the law could serve as a template for other states interested in reforming personal laws and marriage regulations across communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_on_Womens_Rights_and_Uniformity_in_Marriage_Law\"><\/span>Impact on Women\u2019s Rights and Uniformity in Marriage Law<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From a social perspective, the Bill is positioned as a step toward gender equity. By criminalising polygamy, the Assam government aims to protect women from the ambiguous legal status and economic vulnerabilities often associated with second marriages in the absence of proper legal safeguards. Additionally, the law represents a push toward harmonising marriage legislation across communities, reducing differential treatment in personal laws and setting a more uniform legal standard for marriage in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_Next_Implementation_and_Challenges\"><\/span>What\u2019s Next: Implementation and Challenges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the Bill\u2019s passage marks a significant milestone, its efficacy will depend on implementation. Key questions remain about how the compensation fund will operate, how offences will be detected and prosecuted, and how the exemptions will be handled in practice. Further, potential criticisms may focus on community-specific exemptions and whether they undermine the goal of legal uniformity. The next step is the Assembly debate, amendments, implementation guidelines and awareness among stakeholders including women\u2019s organisations, minority communities and marriage registrars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Assam-polygamy-ban-2025\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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alt=\"Assam polygamy ban 2025\" title=\"Assam polygamy ban 2025\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Assam polygamy ban 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strengthening_Gender_Justice_in_Assam\"><\/span>Strengthening Gender Justice in Assam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For students preparing for government and competitive exams, the approval of the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill\u202f2025 is a significant landmark in the context of social reform and gender justice. By making polygamy a criminal offence (in most cases), the state acknowledges the power imbalances and vulnerabilities faced by women in multiple\u2011marriage situations. The establishment of a compensation fund further emphasises the move\u2019s emphasis on protecting women\u2019s rights and providing redress, making this news highly relevant for topics such as \u201cWomen and Social Reform\u201d, \u201cPersonal Laws\u201d and \u201cState Legislation\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legislative_Competence_and_Federal_Structure\"><\/span>Legislative Competence and Federal Structure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From a constitutional and governance perspective, this development highlights the federal structure and the role of states in reforming marriage laws. The fact that the expert committee concluded Assam has the legislative competence to enact this Bill\u2014because marriage and divorce fall under the Concurrent List\u2014makes this an important case\u2010study in state legislative autonomy. It carries implications for recruitments in civil services, state\u2011level governance, and legal awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Implications_for_Competitive_Exams\"><\/span>Implications for Competitive Exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This news item is especially relevant for sections of exams that cover current affairs related to social justice, state legislation, women&#8217;s empowerment objectives, and Indian polity. Aspiring teachers and civil service candidates should note how states are innovating in personal law reforms. The Bill also may feature as a case for \u201cLegal reforms in India\u201d or \u201cState initiatives for women\u2019s welfare\u201d. For banking, railways or defence exams, understanding the broader governance environment and social stability themes is increasingly important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In sum, this development is a key addition to your current\u2011affairs repository and should be noted for its legal, social and governance implications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marriage_Law_Reform_in_India\"><\/span>Marriage Law Reform in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The question of polygamy and reform of personal laws in India has a long history. The reform began in earnest with the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 which for Hindus restricted bigamy by making a second marriage illegal under certain circumstances. Over time, the calls for uniform marriage laws\u2014such as a Uniform Civil Code\u2014and greater gender equality have shaped state and national\u2011level discourse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"State%E2%80%90level_Initiatives\"><\/span>State\u2010level Initiatives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Several states have taken steps in the past to address personal laws and multiple marriages. For instance, some states have debated laws around bigamy for non\u2011Hindus; states like Kerala prohibit civil servants from entering into a second marriage while the first subsists. These initiatives reflect a growing legislative trend to reduce differential personal law practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tribal_and_Sixth_Schedule_Exemptions\"><\/span>Tribal and Sixth Schedule Exemptions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Assam\u2019s context, the existence of tribal communities and areas governed by the Sixth Schedule (which provides special rights and governance structures for certain autonomous districts) creates unique legal and social landscapes. The exemptions in the Bill for Scheduled Tribes or Sixth Schedule areas recognise historical contexts of customary laws and tribal autonomy. The delicate balance between reform, tribal rights and personal law customs is a recurring theme in Assam\u2019s governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Womens_Rights_and_Compensation_Mechanisms\"><\/span>Women\u2019s Rights and Compensation Mechanisms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Historically, women in polygamous unions or multiple\u2011marriage settings often lacked the same legal protections as in monogamous marriages. Without formal recognition, rights to maintenance, property, inheritance or social security tend to be weaker. Compensation funds and legal recognition mechanisms\u2014as proposed in this Bill\u2014represent modern reform strategies aiming to address those gaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_Assams_Polygamy_Ban_Bill\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from Assam\u2019s Polygamy Ban Bill<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S.No<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>The Assam government has approved the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill,\u202f2025, to criminalise entering into a second marriage while the first subsists.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>The Bill allows for imprisonment of up to seven years for offenders who contravene the prohibition.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>A special compensation fund will be created for women adversely affected by polygamous marriages under this law.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Exemptions apply: members of Scheduled Tribes (STs) and residents of Sixth Schedule areas, and certain pre\u20112005 Muslim marriages in Scheduled Areas are not covered.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>The Bill will be tabled in the Assam Legislative Assembly on 25 November\u202f2025, and if enacted, serves as a potential model for other states seeking reform in personal laws.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Assam polygamy ban 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Assam_Polygamy_Ban_Bill_2025\"><\/span>FAQs on Assam Polygamy Ban Bill 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. What is the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill 2025?<\/strong><br>The Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill 2025 is legislation passed by the Assam government to criminalise polygamy, i.e., marrying a second person while the first marriage is still legally valid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. What is the punishment under the Assam Polygamy Ban Bill?<\/strong><br>Anyone violating the law by entering into a second marriage can face imprisonment of up to seven years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Who is exempted from the provisions of the Assam Polygamy Ban Bill?<\/strong><br>Exemptions include members of Scheduled Tribes, residents of Sixth Schedule areas, and certain Muslim marriages in Scheduled Areas performed before 2005.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. What measures are included to protect women under this Bill?<\/strong><br>The Bill provides for the creation of a special compensation fund for women adversely affected by polygamous marriages, ensuring legal and financial protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. When will the Bill be tabled in the Assam Legislative Assembly?<\/strong><br>The Bill is scheduled to be tabled on 25 November 2025 for further discussion, amendment, and legislative approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Why is this Bill important for students preparing for exams?<\/strong><br>It highlights legal reforms, gender justice, and state legislative powers\u2014topics relevant for civil service, banking, railways, police, and teaching exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. Does this Bill apply to all communities in Assam?<\/strong><br>No, the Bill applies to most communities but exempts certain groups like STs, Sixth Schedule areas, and some pre-2005 Muslim marriages in Scheduled Areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. What is the legal basis for Assam to enact this law?<\/strong><br>Marriage and divorce fall under the Concurrent List of the Indian Constitution, giving states the power to legislate in this area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9. How does this Bill contribute to gender equality?<\/strong><br>By criminalising polygamy and offering compensation for affected women, the law strengthens women\u2019s rights and social protection in Assam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10. 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