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Introduction of a bill on NRI marriages in Rajya Sabha by External Affairs Minister

A Bill on NRI marriages was introduced by EAM, Smt. Sushma Swaraj in Rajya Sabha on 11 February 2019. The objective of the Bill is to grant more actionable and offer more protection against exploitation of Indian women by their NRI spouses.

A Press Release has been issued by the Ministry and the text of the bill as introduced in Rajya Sabha may be seen at Ministry's website and the link is as follows:

https://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/31024/Introduction+of+a+bill+on+NRI+marriages+in+Rajya+Sabha+by+External+Affairs+Minister