Uniform Civil Code
Madhya Pradesh approves Uniform Civil Code: Marriage, inheritance, live-in rules explained
The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has approved the Uniform Civil Code, introducing common rules on marriage, inheritance and live-in relationships. The proposed law includes up to five years' jail for married people entering live-in relationships and exempts STs and PVTGs in protected areas, HT reported.
2 min read20 Jul 2026Bengal Assembly passes anti-goonda bill with 176-41 vote, CM Suvendu says ‘Not merely about sending people to jail’
West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026, passed in assembly with 176 votes in favour, 41 against
3 min read29 Jun 2026Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in Bengal, CM Suvendu Adhikari says
Speaking to the media, Adhikari said a committee is constituted under the leadership of a sitting inquiry authority, adding that details of the UCC would be shared in the Assembly on Monday.
1 min read26 Jun 2026From UCC to bulldozer drives: AIMPLB to launch nationwide campaign on political ‘marginalisation’ of Muslims
AIMPLB executive meeting said that Muslims' lives, property, honour and dignity, mosques, madrasas, graveyards, personal law, fundamental rights, and even their faith and beliefs are under continuous attack.
3 min read22 Jun 2026Asaduddin Owaisi slams Assam's UCC Bill: ‘Backdoor imposition of Hindu law on Muslims’
This is the imposition of a law that no one wants. The constituent assembly did not envision a mandatory UCC, the Hyderabad MP claimed.
2 min read26 May 2026No provision of UCC will be imposed on tribals, says Amit Shah asks communities not to fall for ‘conspiracies’
Wherever BJP governments (in states) have implemented the UCC, the Narendra Modi dispensation has ensured that all tribal communities remain outside its purview, Amit Shah said.
2 min read25 May 20268th Pay Commission: Who is Chairperson Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, former Supreme Court judge?
Born in Mumbai and having served as a judge of the Supreme Court of India, Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai is presently serving as the Chairperson of the 8th Central Pay Commission from 3 November 2025.
3 min read27 Apr 2026Narendra Modi joins women tea pluckers in Assam’s Dibrugarh, calls it a ‘very memorable experience’
Assam's tea industry, vital to its economy, employs over 6.84 lakh workers and produces 650–700 million kg annually. During his campaign, PM Modi promised to uphold tribal traditions and women's rights while committing to the Uniform Civil Code, asserting the BJP's dedication to Assam's development.
2 min read1 Apr 2026Gujarat Govt passes UCC Bill; live-in registration made mandatory; Congress calls it ‘anti-Muslim’ legislation
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hailed the bill, which exempts tribals, as a landmark reform to ensure equality. The Opposition Congress vehemently opposed it, saying it violates fundamental rights and was ‘anti-Muslim’.
4 min read25 Mar 2026Time for Uniform Civil Code, says Supreme Court on plea seeking striking down of Shariat law provisions
The SC has highlighted the need for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India while discussing a plea to strike down discriminatory Shariat law provisions affecting Muslim women.
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