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Can't marry multiple times if you can't maintain wives: Kerala HC to Muslim man

The petitioner approached the court seeking a monthly maintenance of ₹10,000 from her husband.

Updated on Sep 20, 2025 06:12 PM IST

Kerala HC says polygamy out of bounds for Muslim men lacking means

Kerala HC says polygamy out of bounds for Muslim men lacking means

Published on Sep 20, 2025 01:03 PM IST

Himachal woman on her marriage to two brothers in rare tradition: ‘I was…’

A video from the ceremony has also gone viral on social media, showing one of the grooms holding his hand out for the bride to welcome her on stage.

Updated on Jul 20, 2025 01:48 PM IST

Polygamy being ‘widely misused’ against Muslim law mandate: HC

Allahabad high court. (HT File Photo)

Published on May 16, 2025 05:50 AM IST

Monogamy vs. polygamy: Study explains which relationship structure is healthy

There is practically no difference between monogamous and consensual polygamous relationships, when it comes to happiness and sexual satisfaction.

Published on Mar 27, 2025 05:27 PM IST

Pakistani actor Danish reacts to backlash over his polygamy remark

Danish Taimoor reacts to facing backlash for his remarks on polygamy.

Updated on Mar 19, 2025 08:46 PM IST

Bigg Boss OTT 3: Payal Malik says she does not support polygamy

Payal Malik has shared her opinion on polygamy.

Published on Jul 02, 2024 01:19 PM IST

Devoleena slams 'shameless trio' on Bigg Boss OTT for promoting 'filthy mindset'

Devoleena Bhattacharjee said she 'feels disgusted' watching YouTuber Armaan Malik and his wives on Bigg Boss OTT 3.

Published on Jun 23, 2024 12:47 PM IST

Badruddin Ajmal's jibe at Cong rival sparks row: ‘Gave birth to only one child’

AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal

Published on Apr 01, 2024 04:21 PM IST

‘Badruddin Ajmal should marry before elections’: Himanta Biswa Sarma on UCC

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also attacked the Congress. (File photo)

Updated on Mar 31, 2024 08:18 AM IST

Will implement UCC, ban polygamy post Lok Sabha elections: Assam CM

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma (File Photo)

Published on Mar 30, 2024 02:47 PM IST

The quest for equality, at the heart of the Uttarakhand UCC bill, is flawed

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The Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Bill 2024 was passed

Published on Feb 13, 2024 06:49 PM IST

Assam is planning to bring a robust legislation on polygamy, UCC: CM Sarma

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Guwahati earlier this month (PTI)

Published on Feb 12, 2024 06:57 PM IST

Assam to introduce bill banning polygamy in Feb; ‘Love Jihad’ clause likely

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. (File)

Published on Dec 15, 2023 10:01 PM IST

No second marriage without our permission, Assam govt reminds employees

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had earlier said that his government was willing to prohibit polygamy in the state (File)

Updated on Oct 26, 2023 09:34 PM IST

Will start second round of crackdown on child marriage, says Assam CM

Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in the next 10 days, police will arrest at least 2,000 to 3,000 offenders who have married minor girls (PTI)

Published on Sep 11, 2023 08:37 AM IST

Afternoon briefing: Assam CM on polygamy bill, high security for G20 Summit

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Published on Sep 03, 2023 01:17 PM IST

Himanta Biswa Sarma invites suggestions on proposed law to ban polygamy in Assam

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma (File Photo)

Published on Aug 21, 2023 05:56 PM IST

‘Government will bring strong law to end polygamy in state’: Assam CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma pays tribute to brave soldiers and martyrs on the occasion of 77th Independence Day in Guwahati, Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023. (PTI Photo)

Published on Aug 15, 2023 01:43 PM IST

Assam names panel for exploring possibility of state law against polygamy

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. (PTI)

Updated on May 12, 2023 01:20 PM IST

On polygamy, look at what data reveals

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Chief minister (CM) Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the committee will examine the provisions of the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Act, 1937 read with Article 25 of the Constitution of India, and consult Islamic scholars and intellectuals, to move towards banning polygamy. (ANI)

Updated on May 10, 2023 07:45 PM IST

Delhi HC seeks govt response on plea for ‘regulation’ of polygamy in Islam

On Monday, the court took note that the counsel has filed additional documents and asked the authorities to reply within six weeks.

Published on May 03, 2022 03:32 AM IST

Plea seeks polygamy by Muslim men be made illegal, Delhi HC wants Centre's stand

File photo of the Delhi high court.

Published on May 02, 2022 06:06 PM IST

South Africa considers letting women have multiple husbands. Uproar follows

The proposal has been put forward by South Africa’s home department.

Published on Jun 29, 2021 03:57 PM IST

French parliament to vote on anti-extremism bill

The law is dubbed the anti-separatism bill as ministers fear Islamists are creating communities that reject France's secular identity and laws, as well as its values such as equality between the sexes.

Published on Feb 16, 2021 11:06 AM IST

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