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Assam Assembly Approves Uniform Civil Code Bill, Banning Polygamy
Assam assembly passes UCC bill, with ban on polygamy, live-in relations registration provisions for all religions
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The Assam Legislative Assembly has passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill 2026, prohibiting polygamy and allowing live-in relationships registration across all religions. Assam is now the first northeastern state and the third Indian state to adopt such measures, following Uttarakhand and Gujarat.
- 01The UCC Bill 2026 was passed on Wednesday by the Assam Legislative Assembly.
- 02Assam is the first northeastern state to implement the UCC provisions.
- 03The bill includes a ban on polygamy and provisions for registering live-in relationships for all religions.
- 04Assam follows Uttarakhand and Gujarat in adopting the Uniform Civil Code.
- 05The UCC aims to provide a common set of laws governing personal matters across different religions.
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On Wednesday, the Assam Legislative Assembly approved the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill 2026, marking a significant legal development in the region. This bill bans polygamy and introduces provisions for the registration of live-in relationships applicable to all religions. With this legislation, Assam becomes the first northeastern state and the third Indian state overall to adopt such measures, following Uttarakhand and Gujarat. The UCC is designed to create uniformity in personal laws, aiming to simplify legal processes and enhance gender equality.
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The implementation of the UCC in Assam could lead to significant changes in personal law practices, affecting family structures and legal recognition of relationships.
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