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April 25, 2012

Religion-neutral marriage registration would a very important change in India, The Muslim right is upset

The Indian cabinet has cleared a bill for the compulsory registration of all marriages regardless of religion. Relevant URLs: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-17686877 http://canindia.com/2012/04/finally-sikhs-get-separate-law-for-marriages/ http://womennewsnetwork.net/2012/04/17/india-marriage-definitions-religious/ All India Muslim Personal Law Board warns Centre over Shariyat http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-23/lucknow/31386109_1_nikahnama-muslim-personal-law-board-zafaryab-jilani Muslim women call for nikah registration Manjari Mishra, TNN Apr 21, 2012 http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-21/india/31378534_1_compulsory-registration-muslim-women-aimplb Law to help divorced Indian women avoid financial ruin The National - 31 Mar 2012 http://www.thenational.ae/news/world/south-asia/law-to-help-divorced-indian-women-avoid-financial-ruin Secular law or religious personal law? Manoj R Nair | Wednesday, April 11, 2012 http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_secular-law-or-religious-personal-law_1674287