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Assam Assembly Passes Bill Regulating Muslim Marriages and Divorces

The Assam Legislative Assembly passed a new law called the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces Bill, 2024. This law is intended to solve major problems such as marriage child marriage and marriages without agreement from both parties. It replaces an outdated 1935 statute with new guidelines designed to safeguard vulnerable people particularly women and children.

Repeal of the 1935 Act

The old law known as the Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act of 1935, allowed some harmful practices. For instance it did not require the consent of both parties to a marriage and allowed underage marriages. Because it encouraged these out-of-date behaviors the government decided to repeal or annul this antiquated law. Sections 8 and 10 of the previous statute were mostly troublesome.

Implementation of the New Law

The new bill establishes certain guidelines that must be adhered to in order for a marriage to be legally registered: 

The male and woman must be at least 21 years old and at least 18 years old respectively.

Consent: Both people must freely agree to the marriage without any pressure.

Residency Requirement: At least one of the people getting married must have lived in the district for at least 30 days before the marriage can be registered.

Registration Process

Under the new law, couples need to inform the Marriage and Divorce Registrar about their intention to marry at least 30 days before the wedding. This waiting period gives people a chance to voice any objections or worries. If there are objections, the registrar is responsible for investigating them to ensure everything is legal and proper.

A registering officer is required to notify the Child Marriage Protection Officer of any marriage involving minors. This is a crucial step in protecting minors and preventing child marriages. Also the new law requires accountability from registering officers. An officer may be subject to harsh penalties, such as jail time and fines if they willfully violate the regulations established by the statute. The goal of this stringent enforcement is to guarantee that the new rules are appropriately observed.

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Relation to Muslim Personal Law

Although there has been some friction, the new law coexists with current Muslim personal laws. The concept of a lawful marriage is one area of contention particularly when it comes to children. It is anticipated that the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 which outlaws child marriage in all of India, will be examined by the Supreme Court in relation to this new legislation.

Debate in the Assembly

Divergent viewpoints were expressed throughout the Assembly’s discussion of the bill. A few participants contended that the previous legislation could have been modified or enhanced rather than entirely replaced. Supporters of the new bill countered that it lowers the possibility of underage weddings and improves accountability both of which were previously enabled by kazis (Muslim registrars).

The Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces Bill, 2024, marks a significant change in the legal framework for marriage registration in Assam’s Muslim community. By setting strict guidelines and placing the registration process under government supervision the new law aims to create a fairer and more responsible system that protects vulnerable individuals especially women and children, from harmful practices.

India Commissions Second Nuclear Submarine, INS Arighaat

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh is all set to commission India’s second Ship Submersible Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN) submarine at Visakhapatnam at the secretive Ship Building Centre (SBC) in the Eastern Naval Command on Thursday (August 29, 2024).

Though this has been kept under wraps and the commissioning is set to be done discreetly, sources in the Navy confirm that the Defense Minister is in the city for that purpose.

After INS Arihant which was put into service in August 2016, the vessel designated as INS Arihant—which translates to “destroyer of the enemy”—with pennant number S3 is the second of its kind.

This enhances India’s nuclear triad capabilities and deterrence power in all three sectors of land, sea, and air.

Mr. Singh is expected to stay only for a few hours in Visakhapatnam after arriving some time post noon and thereafter flying to Thiruvananthapuram from INS Dega where he is scheduled for a night halt.

INS Arighaat is said to be similar to INS Arihant but has more refined capabilities. It is about 112- meters long and weighs around 6,000 tons.

The nuclear reactor, which is embedded in its hull, can power the submarine to about 12 to 15 knots on the surface and up to 20 to 24 knots when submerged. She can carry about 10 to 12 K-15 nuclear-tipped submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs) and like INS Arihant she is equipped with four vertical launch tubes to launch the missiles. The missiles can go up to 750 kilometers.

A former naval submariner claims that nuclear-powered submarines can effectively deter hostile countries and uphold India’s “no first-use policy.”

Submarines using nuclear propulsion are quieter, deeper, and more elusive. They need not surface or snorkel for oxygen to recharge their batteries.

The third nuclear-powered INS Aridhaman, which is said to be bigger and more sophisticated and can weigh around 7,000 tons is also under construction. This submarine can carry ballistic missiles with a range of more than 3,000 kilometers and will have more vertical tubes.

 A New Study Reveals the Dire State of Global Fish Stocks

According to a new study that was published in the journal Science there are more major issues affecting fish populations worldwide than we previously realized with many fish stocks being overfished or in danger of collapsing.

Key Findings

According to the report, local and large-scale industrial fishing are the main reasons why present fishing methods are removing more fish from the water than can be naturally replaced. Examining data from 230 distinct fish stocks researchers found that previous publications had exaggerated the number of fish available and the speed at which they may recover.

Issues with Catch Limits

According to scientific advice, policymakers impose quotas on the number of fish that can be taken in order to prevent overfishing. But because these restrictions have frequently been set excessively high roughly one-third of the fish populations that the FAO has classified as “sustainably fished” have actually been overfished.

What is “Phantom Recoveries”?

The study also found cases of “phantom recoveries” where fish populations appeared to be doing well even though they were still declining. A fish stock is considered collapsed if its population drops below 10% of its original size. The study suggests that up to 85% more fish stocks have likely collapsed than was previously thought.

Concerns About Methods

Fisheries scientists Rainer Froese and Daniel Pauly pointed out that the complex methods used to assess fish populations can sometimes give misleading results. They recommend using more cautious management strategies, especially when there is uncertainty to get more accurate results.

Ecosystem-Based Sustainable Fishing

The study supports using ecosystem-based sustainable fishing practices. This entails utilizing environmentally friendly gear establishing protected marine regions and letting fish procreate before harvesting them. With a focus on key species that are essential to the survival of other marine life this strategy seeks to preserve a balance between the productivity of fisheries and environmental health.