Sarma said that if an accused is convicted of polygamy, he may face rigorous imprisonment of up to seven years. (Image Source: Himanta Biswa Sarma/ X) Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that the state cabinet has approved a Bill to ban polygamy, for which convicts may face up to seven years of rigorous imprisonment.

However, there may be some exceptions for the Sixth Schedule areas.

Addressing a press conference after a cabinet meeting here, Sarma said the government will also create a new fund to compensate the women victims of polygamy so that they do not face hardship in continuing with their lives.

"The Assam cabinet today approved a Bill to ban polygamy. The Bill will be called 'The Assam Prohibit

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