Assam passes Bill abolishing Muslim marriages, divorce Act

The Assam Assembly has passed a bill requiring government registration of Muslim marriages and divorces, replacing a 1935 law. The new legislation aims to prevent child marriages, ensure consent, protect women's rights, and curb polygamy. Previous registrations by Qazis remain valid, while new marriages must meet specific conditions to be registered.

The House: Restoring Citizenship Bill passes second reading

rnz.co.nz - 25/Oct 23:31

If passed, the proposed legislation would "provide entitlement to New Zealand citizenship for a group of people born in Western Samoa whose...

The House: Restoring Citizenship Bill passes second reading

rnz.co.nz - 25/Oct 23:31

If passed, the proposed legislation would "provide entitlement to New Zealand citizenship for a group of people born in Western Samoa whose...

New Virgin Islands General Licence No. 7 (2024): Supporting economic operations

harneys.com - 24/Oct 09:47

On 15 October 2024, the Governor of the Virgin Islands issued General Licence No. 7 2024 (maintenance of economic resources), replacing the previous...

Illegal colonies: Punjab governor clears bill for property registration sans NOC

hindustantimes.com - 24/Oct 19:53

The amendment passed in assembly on Sept 3 allows persons with 500 sq yard plots to get their property registered

Samoa citizenship bill passes second reading

rnz.co.nz - 24/Oct 06:25

An historic bill to restore entitlement to New Zealand citizenship for people born in Western Samoa between 1924 and 1949 has passed its second...

Ontario Cracking Down on Auto Theft and Careless Driving

todaysnorthumberland.ca - 01/Nov 15:54

Province introducing penalties of up to $100,000 and imprisonment for fraudulent vehicle registrations The Ontario government is cracking down on auto...