Assam government will enact a new law requiring individuals to provide six months’ notice before getting married from April 2025

This new law will be an amendment to the Special Marriage Act of 1954, which currently requires only one month’s notice, but will specifically apply to inter-religious marriages

Marriage, as a legally recognised institution, is losing its esteem due to the rise of elopements. This legislation aims to address the problem by enforcing mandatory prior registration or notification.