Gujarat's Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026 has received President Droupadi Murmu's assent, making the state the second after Uttarakhand to clear the presidential approval stage.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has indicated that the formation of the committee will be announced during the ongoing monsoon session of the Maharashtra Assembly, with the formal announcement expected next week.
Raipur: In a significant move that could reshape the state’s legal and social landscape, the Chhattisgarh government has formally initiated the process of implementing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The Cabinet has approved the constitution of a high-level committee chaired by Justice (retired) Ranjana Prakash Desai, that will be tasked with preparing a draft law, thereby.
The Assam assembly on Wednesday passed the contentious Uniform Civil Code (UCC) legislation amid support from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies, and opposition from Congress and others not part of the government.
A couple living together without marriage — something that has long existed quietly in Indian society — may now come under direct legal regulation in Assam. The Assam government has tabled a Uniform Civil Code, or UCC Bill, that proposes mandatory registration of live-in relationships, a ban on polygamy, and common rules for marriage, divorce,.
The Congress party on Tuesday criticised the BJP over the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), alleging that the ruling party’s larger agenda is to implement the UCC across the country in a phased manner.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has welcomed the passage of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in Gujarat, calling it a significant step toward ensuring “equal laws for all citizens.” His remarks have reignited the national debate around the implementation of a uniform set of civil laws across India. The Gujarat government recently cleared the.
Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Legislative Assembly on Tuesday passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill 2026, introducing a common legal framework for civil matters such as marriage, divorce, maintenance, and inheritance across communities and religions. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi described the development as “historic” and said the legislation had been enacted under the leadership of.
