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Cleveland Pastor Introduces Second Wife to Congregation as He Says Monogamy Is 'Unbiblical'

LifeWorks Church founder Israel Ford and co-pastor Lydia Ford have publicly announced a polygynous marriage involving Minister Shakayla, citing biblical interpretation despite Ohio's laws against bigamy.

International Business Times UK · Oct 26

Only registered 'qazis' can solemnise marriage under new nikahnama in Uttarakhand

The Uttarakhand Waqf Board is drafting a new nikahnama aligned with the Uniform Civil Code. This new contract will authorize only registered qazis or maulanas to solemnize marriages. It aims to fix accountability and prevent religious conversion solely for marriage purposes. The draft will remove columns for polygamy and mandate…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Should multiple marriages be banned among muslims, asks SC

The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response to a PIL challenging Muslim polygamy. This petition argues the practice violates fundamental constitutional rights. It also seeks stronger legal protection for women in such situations. The court will hear this plea alongside other challenges to Muslim personal law. This development follows…

The Economic Times · Aug 1

Power, pleasure and patriarchy: why The Polygamist on Netflix is captivating viewers

The Polygamist is a Netflix series that has soared up the streaming platform’s charts and triggered a global conversation about men who cheat in relationships.

The Conversation · Jun 30

NCP distances itself from Maharashtra MLA's remarks on polygamy

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has distanced itself from MLA Sana Malik's recent remarks on talaq and polygamy in the Maharashtra assembly, clarifying they represent her personal views. Party president Sunil Tatkare stated the NCP champions women's rights for all, irrespective of faith, and disagrees with Malik's comments.

The Economic Times · Jun 27

Assam Assembly passes Uniform Civil Code Bill

Assam has passed a Uniform Civil Code Bill. This new law establishes a common legal framework for marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships. It applies to all religions, except for Scheduled Tribes. The bill aims to ban polygamy and mandate live-in relationship registration. Penalties include imprisonment for bigamy and failure…

The Economic Times · May 27

UCC Bill not against any religion, seeks protection for women: NDA members tell Assam Assembly

Assam MLAs are discussing the Uniform Civil Code Bill. They state the bill aims to protect women's rights and does not target any religion. Tribal communities are exempt, preserving their traditional laws. The bill seeks to ban polygamy and mandate live-in relationship registration. Supporters believe it is a historic step…

The Economic Times · May 27

Opposition MPs question why Labour govt has increased benefits to polygamous households

TOI Correspondent from London: Conservative politicians have slammed the Labour govt for increasing benefits to households in polygamous marriages when polygamy is illegal in Britain.

The Times of India · May 14

Fable has 1,000 'handcrafted' NPCs, and you can apparently marry every single one of them

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PC Gamer · Jan 22

Indian state makes polygamy a criminal offence – but activists say it is a tool for discrimination

New law excludes predominantly non-Muslim tribal communities

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025