UCC is BJP’s Commitment, Happy to Have Introduced Private Member’s Bill in Parliament, Says MP Kirodi Lal
2 years ago

UCC is BJP’s Commitment, Happy to Have Introduced Private Member’s Bill in Parliament, Says MP Kirodi Lal

News 18  

The BJP’s Rajya Sabha MP Kirodi Lal Meena, who introduced the private member’s bill on the Uniform Civil Code in parliament on Friday, said the party leadership had approved of him moving the bill and he believed that the central government had every intention of going through with it in letter and spirit. Meena said the BJP was committed to its agenda of implementing the UCC, and he was happy that his bill was introduced with a majority and with the “consent of the leadership”. Responding to whether the Centre could bring the UCC into action before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Meena said, “I think so. The MP, while speaking on the need of the UCC, said India had a Constitution and it should have one law without discrimination based on religion, caste and other aspects.

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Assam UCC Was Ready But... ': CM Himanta On Why Uniform Civil Code Was Not Implemented In State
1 week, 4 days ago

Assam UCC Was Ready But... ': CM Himanta On Why Uniform Civil Code Was Not Implemented In State

ABP News  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that he had drafted a bill to implement the Uniform Civil Code in Assam, each state wouldn’t implement UCC as it will be enforced in the whole country. We also need to pick UCC going forward.” CM Biswa further explained that while he had created a bill, he said it had been decided …

'Country will run as per wishes of majority,' says Allahabad HC judge at VHP event; backs UCC
1 month ago

'Country will run as per wishes of majority,' says Allahabad HC judge at VHP event; backs UCC

New Indian Express  

According to a report in India Today, Justice Shekhar Yadav in his speech argued that practices like polygamy and triple talaq should not be justified by personal laws, emphasizing that these practices go against the respect for women in Hindu scriptures. Justice Yadav drew parallels between historical social reforms in Hinduism and certain ongoing practices within some communities. Justice Shekhar …

‘UCC will come, we will…’: Law minister Arjun Meghwal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘UCC will come, we will…’: Law minister Arjun Meghwal

Hindustan Times  

The Uniform Civil Code ‘will come,’ law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal asserted on Tuesday, though he stressed that the BJP will ‘make it happen’ by discussing it with the party's allies in the ruling National Democratic Alliance. Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal UCC is among the first three promises the BJP inherited from its predecessor, the Jana Sangh. “We …

UCC implementation committee reaches final phase in Uttarakhand
4 months, 3 weeks ago

UCC implementation committee reaches final phase in Uttarakhand

New Indian Express  

DEHRADUN: Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's emphasis on the nation's need for a Uniform Civil Code from the ramparts of Red Fort, Uttarakhand has accelerated preparations to implement the UCC, which is finally going to come into force in October this year. As Uttarakhand prepares to become the first state to implement the UCC, the rules and implementation committee is …

Consultations on UCC on, Meghwal tells Lok Sabha
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Consultations on UCC on, Meghwal tells Lok Sabha

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A year after the 22nd Law Commission invited suggestions from stakeholders on the proposed nationwide Uniform Civil Code, the Centre does not appear to have made any considerable progress on it. Replying to a question raised by CPM MP John Brittas on whether the government intends to rely on the proposed new report of the Law Commission on …

AIMPLB to challenge UCC in Uttarakhand, SC ruling on maintenance
5 months, 3 weeks ago

AIMPLB to challenge UCC in Uttarakhand, SC ruling on maintenance

Hindustan Times  

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has decided to challenge the recent Supreme Court ruling mandating the payment of maintenance to Muslim divorcee women beyond the period of “Iddat” before a larger bench. The board’s legal committee, after going through the Supreme Court order, has resolved to explore all possible legal avenues to defend Muslim personal laws. AIMPLB member …

Uniform Civil Code Could Be Driven By States, Not Centre, Hint BJP Sources
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Uniform Civil Code Could Be Driven By States, Not Centre, Hint BJP Sources

News 18  

The Narendra Modi government may not be keen on bringing any law pertaining to the Uniform Civil Code through Parliament and would instead prefer states to bring in their own legislation, top Bhartiya Janata Party sources said on Friday. This February, BJP-ruled Uttarakhand passed the UCC Bill, becoming India’s first state to implement the Uniform Civil Code, which entails common …

'BJP will implement UCC across India': Amit Shah in MP poll rally, calls it Modi's guarantee
8 months, 2 weeks ago

'BJP will implement UCC across India': Amit Shah in MP poll rally, calls it Modi's guarantee

New Indian Express  

GUNA: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that while the Congress party's poll manifesto promises to retain religious personal law, it is the BJP's promise and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guarantee to implement a Uniform Civil Code in the country. For the Congress, Muslims have the first right over the country's resources, but for the BJP, the poor, …

Simultaneous elections and UCC gain prominence in BJP’s to-do list
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Simultaneous elections and UCC gain prominence in BJP’s to-do list

The Hindu  

With the construction of a Ram Temple in Ayodhya all but completed and Article 370 diluted, the third big core issue of the BJP — the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code as a tool for “gender equality” — and the idea of a “One Nation, One Election” have gained prominence in the BJP manifesto. Both UCC and another important …

President approves Uttarakhand’s UCC Bill
9 months, 4 weeks ago

President approves Uttarakhand’s UCC Bill

The Hindu  

March 13, 2024 08:06 pm | Updated March 14, 2024 12:18 am IST - New Delhi: Uttarakhand has now become the first State in independent India to have a Uniform Civil Code Act after President Droupadi Murmu approved the State’s UCC Bill, 2024. The State Assembly, on February 07, 2024, has passed the Bill which ensures that women are given …

Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill passed by the Uttarakhand assembly
11 months ago

Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill passed by the Uttarakhand assembly

Op India  

The Uniform Civil Code Bill was passed today in the Uttarakhand assembly with a comfortable majority during a special session. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, during the debate on the Uniform Civil Code, said on Wednesday that the state legislature is going to create history with the passing of the Uniform Civil Code and that every citizen of the …

Uniform Civil Code bill passed in Uttarakhand assembly
11 months ago

Uniform Civil Code bill passed in Uttarakhand assembly

Hindustan Times  

Dehradun: The Uttarakhand assembly on Wednesday passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill 2024 by voice vote after a debate spanning two days with chief minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, terming it as a “historic moment” in the country. “I want to thank all the members of the UCC Committee today,” he said Dhami said UCC treats all people as equals. This …

UCC an ideological issue, will also come in U.P. at appropriate time, says Deputy CM Maurya
11 months ago

UCC an ideological issue, will also come in U.P. at appropriate time, says Deputy CM Maurya

The Hindu  

Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya on Tuesday described the Uniform Civil Code as an ideological issue for the Bharatiya Janata Party and hinted at the introduction of the UCC at an appropriate time in India’s most populous State. at the appropriate time, the BJP government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi abolished Article 370, construction …

Uttarakhand UCC: Assembly Session Adjourned; Discussion to Continue on Wednesday
11 months ago

Uttarakhand UCC: Assembly Session Adjourned; Discussion to Continue on Wednesday

News 18  

'Watershed Moment': Uttarakhand BJP MLA Munna Singh Chauhan on UCC Bill in State Assembly Uttarakhand BJP MLA Munna Singh Chauhan on the UCC Bill brought in the state assembly session earlier in the day, said, “Opposing was just for the sake of opposing it. Rajasthan is the land of valour, we too support the Uniform Civil Code…We welcome it and …

Uniform Civil Code: All India Muslim Personal Law Board, Samajwadi Party MP Hasan raise concerns
11 months ago

Uniform Civil Code: All India Muslim Personal Law Board, Samajwadi Party MP Hasan raise concerns

Hindustan Times  

Dehradun: The Uniform Civil Code is against the tenets of the Quran, the holy book of the Muslims, said Samajwadi Party MP ST Hasan on Tuesday, as Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami tabled the UCC bill in the assembly. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has also criticised the legislation. Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali, executive member, All …

UCC bill expected to be tabled in Uttarakhand assembly today
11 months ago

UCC bill expected to be tabled in Uttarakhand assembly today

Hindustan Times  

A bill for the Uniform Civil Code implementation was on Tuesday expected to be tabled in the Uttarakhand assembly on the second day of a special four-day session convened to pass the legislation. Other BJP-ruled states such as Gujarat and Assam have also promised to implement the UCC, which has been one of the three ideological promises of the ruling …

'UCC will be implemented in Rajasthan too': Cabinet Minister Kanhaiya Lal Choudhary's big statement
11 months ago

'UCC will be implemented in Rajasthan too': Cabinet Minister Kanhaiya Lal Choudhary's big statement

India TV News  

Uniform Civil Code: Hours after the Uttarakhand government tabled the Uniform Civil Code Bill in the assembly, the Rajasthan Cabinet Minister Kanhaiya Lal Choudhary on Tuesday said that the preparations are underway to implement UCC in the state and discussions regarding this matter are scheduled to take place. ‘Preparing to implement UCC’ A cabinet minister of the Bhajan Lal Sharma …

Uttarakhand UCC Bill: Contentious provisions aim at regulating personal laws, declaring live-in relationships
11 months ago

Uttarakhand UCC Bill: Contentious provisions aim at regulating personal laws, declaring live-in relationships

New Indian Express  

The ruling BJP government in Uttarakhand has tabled a bill that will bring in a Uniform Civil Code in the state. The Uniform Civil Code aims to provide the same rights to individuals across communities in their personal matters, such as inheritance and marriage. A man born into, or converted to, Muslim faith can legally have up to four wives …

Uttarakhand all set to implement Uniform Civil Code
11 months ago

Uttarakhand all set to implement Uniform Civil Code

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand on Sunday took one more step towards becoming the first state to implement Uniform Civil Code after the state cabinet approved the UCC panel's draft report, with the decision being taken in a meeting chaired by chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addresses the handing over of the UCC draft report during a programme …

People gave BJP mandate to implement UCC: Uttarakhand CM Dhami
11 months, 1 week ago

People gave BJP mandate to implement UCC: Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Hindustan Times  

​The people of Uttarakhand gave the Bharatiya Janata Party the mandate to implement the uniform civil code and the proposed legislation will not target any group or community, chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Friday. Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addresses the handing over of the UCC draft report during a programme organised at Mukhya Sevak Sadan, in …

Uttarakhand: UCC committee submits final draft, govt to present bill in special session of Assembly
11 months, 1 week ago

Uttarakhand: UCC committee submits final draft, govt to present bill in special session of Assembly

India TV News  

A draft for the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand was submitted to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday by the committee led by retired judge Ranjana Prakash Desai. Dhami, during a programme at the 'Mukhya Sevak Sadan' in the Chief Minister Camp Office, stated that the commitment made by the Bharatiya Janata Party before the Legislative Assembly elections in …

UCC Bill will be passed in upcoming special assembly session, says Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami
11 months, 1 week ago

UCC Bill will be passed in upcoming special assembly session, says Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

India TV News  

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday the UCC Bill would be introduced and passed during the special session of the assembly beginning from February 5. Earlier on Saturday, Uttarakhand Minister Premchand Agarwal said a debate on the draft of the UCC could take place in the upcoming state assembly session if the government-appointed expert panel submits it in time. …

Muslim forum’s seminar calls for united fight against UCC
1 year, 5 months ago

Muslim forum’s seminar calls for united fight against UCC

The Hindu  

The need for a united effort to resist the Uniform Civil Code was the highlight of the Muslim Coordination Committee’s seminar held here on Wednesday, in which leaders from ideologically opposite parties such as the CPI, CPI, Congress, and the Indian Union Muslim league and organisations like the Jamaat-e-Islami shared the dais for a common cause. The committee is a …

Karnataka CM assures protection to minorities over UCC
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka CM assures protection to minorities over UCC

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: A delegation of Muslim Personal Law Board met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru on Wednesday expressing apprehensions over the implementation of Uniform Civil Code and the delegation received assurance from the Chief Minister that the interests of Minority communities would be protected and respond to the implementation of Uniform Civil Code after publication of draft. The delegation of the …

Congress UCC meet: Party rejects uniformity in all laws
1 year, 5 months ago

Congress UCC meet: Party rejects uniformity in all laws

Hindustan Times  

Top Congress leaders went into a huddle on Saturday to discuss the government’s push for Uniform Civil Code. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge In a closed-door meeting chaired by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, the Congress leaders also decided that a nuanced internal report should also be prepared. The issue got a fresh fillip on June 27, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

BJP to spread awareness on UCC: Purandeswari
1 year, 5 months ago

BJP to spread awareness on UCC: Purandeswari

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: AP BJP chief D. Purandeswari called upon the party’s legal cell members to make efforts to bring about awareness among all sections of the people on the upcoming bill on Uniform Civil Code in Parliament. The BJP legal cell committee headed by the state convenor Pratap Reddy organised a meeting with the state BJP chief in this regard at …

Uniform Civil Code: Ambedkar was in favour of Bill, says Ramdas Athawale
1 year, 5 months ago

Uniform Civil Code: Ambedkar was in favour of Bill, says Ramdas Athawale

Firstpost  

Recently, in a mega survey on Uniform Civil Code conducted by News18, it was found that at least 67.2 per cent of Muslim women support the common law for all Indians for matters such as marriage, divorce and adoption. Union minister Ramdas Athawale said on Wednesday that the Uniform Civil Code would not harm the interests of Muslims or the …

UCC is a constitutional obligation. Fulfil it now.
1 year, 6 months ago

UCC is a constitutional obligation. Fulfil it now.

Hindustan Times  

Almost instantaneously after the 22nd Law Commission solicited views on the Uniform Civil Code last month, wonted groups unleashed their dishonest tropes. The Constituent Assembly could have advocated reforming personal laws in various religions, but instead affirmed faith in UCC, underscoring its idea of India. This brought about uniformity and gender justice in marriage, divorce, succession, inheritance and custody to …

UCC row: Centre, Opposition locked horns at Uniform Civil Code
1 year, 6 months ago

UCC row: Centre, Opposition locked horns at Uniform Civil Code

Live Mint  

Opposition parties and the Centre have locked horns over the Uniform Civil Code controversy. Here's a 10-point guide on Uniform Civil Code 1) Uttarakhand BJP chief Mahendra Bhatt alleged the Congress was raising concerns about UCC to push its policy of "appeasement politics" and asked the party to refrain from "creating misapprehensions" about it. 2) The AIADMK's released its election …

All India Muslim Personal Law Board Set To Oppose Uniform Civil Code Proposal
1 year, 6 months ago

All India Muslim Personal Law Board Set To Oppose Uniform Civil Code Proposal

ABP News  

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board convened a significant meeting in Lucknow on Wednesday to discuss the proposed Uniform Civil Code. All India Muslim Personal Law Board asks people to oppose Uniform Civil Code. Two drafts on UCC will be handed over to the Law Commission, one will be from the Muslim Personal Law Board and the other one …

‘UCC to affect religious rights of minorities’, says AIADMK’s election manifesto
1 year, 6 months ago

‘UCC to affect religious rights of minorities’, says AIADMK’s election manifesto

Live Mint  

The AIADMK's released its election manifesto stating that the Uniform Civil Code could potentially harm the religious freedoms of minority communities in India. As reported by ANI, the party's election manifesto reads, “AIADMK will urge the Government of India not to bring any amendments to the constitution for a Uniform Civil Code that will adversely affect the religious rights of …

Wrong to Discuss UCC Now as Its Structure is Not Yet Known: Jayant Chaudhary
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrong to Discuss UCC Now as Its Structure is Not Yet Known: Jayant Chaudhary

News 18  

Rashtriya Lok Dal president Jayant Chaudhary on Monday said any discussion on a Uniform Civil Code now is “wrong” as its “structure” is not known yet, but asserted that men and women should get equal rights. Implementation of a UCC has been part of BJP election manifestos and Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing BJP workers in Bhopal last month …

Voice of the People Party MPs on Standing Committee given 2018 Law Commission report that says UCC is ‘not necessary or desirable’
1 year, 6 months ago

Voice of the People Party MPs on Standing Committee given 2018 Law Commission report that says UCC is ‘not necessary or desirable’

The Hindu  

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law and Justice headed by Bharatiya Janata Party MP Sushil Modi has called a meeting on July 3 to begin deliberations on the Uniform Civil Code. The consultation paper titled ‘Reform of Family Law’, which the committee is using as the basis for its debate while advocating against a UCC has argued for the “codification …

‘Not against UCC, but don’t support the way BJP…’: Mayawati
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Not against UCC, but don’t support the way BJP…’: Mayawati

Live Mint  

BSP national president Mayawati on Sunday clarified that the Bahujan Samaj Party is not against the ‘Uniform Civil Code ’ while saying it doesn't support the way BJP is trying to implement it in the country. Addressing a media briefing here, Mayawati said, “Our party is not against the implementation of UCC but we do not support the way BJP …

'Not opposed to UCC, but don't support...': Mayawati's swipe at BJP
1 year, 6 months ago

'Not opposed to UCC, but don't support...': Mayawati's swipe at BJP

India Today  

Bahujan Samaj Party national president Mayawati on Sunday said that her party is not against implementing the Uniform Civil Code. Mayawati added, "Our party is not against the implementation of UCC but we do not support the way BJP is trying to implement Uniform Civil Code in the country. #WATCH | On the Uniform Civil Code, BSP national president Mayawati, …

Congress maintains stance on UCC
1 year, 6 months ago

Congress maintains stance on UCC

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Congress maintained its stance on the Uniform Civil Code, with chief spokesperson Jairam Ramesh reiterating the party's earlier position. Referring to a previous press release by the party, Ramesh expressed surprise at the Law Commission seeking a fresh reference on the UCC. The issue of the UCC was discussed during a meeting of the Congress parliament strategy …

Uniform Civil Code should not be implemented in haste, says North Andhra Muslim JAC
1 year, 6 months ago

Uniform Civil Code should not be implemented in haste, says North Andhra Muslim JAC

The Hindu  

The greatness of India lies in its unity in diversity. The BJP government’s efforts to pass the Uniform Civil Code in a hurry before the elections is a far-fetched idea, which undermines the plurality of India and its cultures, said leaders of North Andhra Muslim JAC. Dr. Rahaman alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who chants the mantra of ‘Vasudhaiva …

Right time to bring UCC, Opposition should refrain from communal politics: Naqvi
1 year, 6 months ago

Right time to bring UCC, Opposition should refrain from communal politics: Naqvi

The Hindu  

Senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on July 1 targeted the Congress and other Opposition parties over the Uniform Civil Code issue and asked them to “listen to their conscience” and refrain from communal politics. The mood of the nation is to make Uniform Civil Code free from the “clutches of communal conspirators” who held this …

UCC Is BJP's Electoral Plan To Enforce Majoritarian Agenda: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
1 year, 6 months ago

UCC Is BJP's Electoral Plan To Enforce Majoritarian Agenda: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

ABP News  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan alleged that the Uniform Civil Code was a plot by BJP to implement the majoritarian agenda of 'one nation, one culture' and he demanded to withdraw the decision. This can only be seen as a plot to enforce their majoritarian agenda of ‘one nation, one culture’ by eliminating our nation’s cultural diversity.” He said that …

Confusion in NDA as Meghalaya CM calls UCC ‘against idea of India’
1 year, 6 months ago

Confusion in NDA as Meghalaya CM calls UCC ‘against idea of India’

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong pitch for a uniform civil code has created confusion not only among the opposition parties but also among the allies of the Bharatiya Janata Party, with Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangama calling it against the idea of India. While the AAP extended its "in-principle" support to a UCC, the Shiromani Akali Dal asked Punjab …

UCC to be implemented soon in Uttarakhand: Dhami
1 year, 6 months ago

UCC to be implemented soon in Uttarakhand: Dhami

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: After the high-level meeting at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official residence earlier this week, speculation is rife that the Uttarakhand government will likely call a special Assembly session in the second week of July to push through the contentious Uniform Civil Code in the state. Soon after the committee of experts set up by the state government announced …

‘UCC is DCC-Dividing Civil Code,’ says Congress; BJP retorts ‘not our creation, is in Constitution’
1 year, 6 months ago

‘UCC is DCC-Dividing Civil Code,’ says Congress; BJP retorts ‘not our creation, is in Constitution’

Firstpost  

“This is not UCC, this is DCC-Dividing Civil Code. UCC is not the agenda, rather the agenda is to divide the people of the country,” Congress leader Meem Afzal said Friday on the Uniform Civil Code. Bharatiya Janata Party’s strong push for a Uniform Civil Code in the country has unruffled the Congress as also the larger bunch of Opposition …

Indian Union Muslim League Opposes Uniform Civil Code, Accuses PM Modi of Using it as an Election Agenda
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian Union Muslim League Opposes Uniform Civil Code, Accuses PM Modi of Using it as an Election Agenda

India Today  

Congress ally and a member of the opposition UDF in Kerala, the Indian Union Muslim League on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was pushing for implementing a Uniform Civil Code in the country only as an election agenda ahead of the Lok Sabha polls next year as he has nothing to show for his nine-year governance. After a meeting …

Farooq Abdullah urges Centre to ‘rethink’ implementation of UCC, warns of ‘possible storm’
1 year, 6 months ago

Farooq Abdullah urges Centre to ‘rethink’ implementation of UCC, warns of ‘possible storm’

India TV News  

UCC in India: Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a pitch for the Uniform Civil Code, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said that the Central government should “rethink” its decision on the implementation of UCC in India or it else the move may raise a “storm”. The grand old party slammed the 22nd Law …

AAP asks BJP to 'convince' all religions to accept UCC
1 year, 6 months ago

AAP asks BJP to 'convince' all religions to accept UCC

Op India  

On the 27th of June, PM Modi batted firmly in support of the Uniform Civil Code, after the Law Commission set the ball rolling over the proposed single personal law for all religions. The Constitution enshrines religious freedom as a fundamental right and the UCC interferes with this right as Muslim personal law is a part and parcel of our …

On PM Modi's UCC push, AAP's ‘in principle’ support: ‘However, it should be…’
1 year, 6 months ago

On PM Modi's UCC push, AAP's ‘in principle’ support: ‘However, it should be…’

Hindustan Times  

The Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday extended its “in principle” support to Uniform Civil Code but added that there should be wide consultations with all the stakeholders. Constitutional provisions, arguments | Explained "In principle, we support Uniform Civil Code as Article 44 also says that there should be UCC in the country. While addressing BJP workers under the party's "Mera …

After PM Modi bats for UCC, AIMPLB decides to oppose proposed law more strongly
1 year, 6 months ago

After PM Modi bats for UCC, AIMPLB decides to oppose proposed law more strongly

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW Prime Minister Narendra Modi advocated for the nationwide implementation of UCC. Hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi advocated for the nationwide implementation of the Uniform Civil Code, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board held an emergency online meeting late on Tuesday evening. During the online meeting -- attended by AIMPLB president Saifullah Rehmani; Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali, …

DC Edit | To bring UCC, keep politics out
1 year, 6 months ago

DC Edit | To bring UCC, keep politics out

Deccan Chronicle  

Following up on its commitment made in the Supreme Court, the Central government, led by the Law Commission, initiated a process of giving notice to all Indian citizens, religious and social institutions, groups, communities, agencies and representatives of any and all interests, to submit their viewpoints to it on the creation and implementation of a uniform civil code. Earlier last …

What the Supreme Court order on UCC reveals
2 years ago

What the Supreme Court order on UCC reveals

Hindustan Times  

Article 162 of the Constitution gives state governments the power to legislate on subjects where a central law, which automatically gains precedence, does not occupy the field. The Supreme Court on Monday used this key provision to reject a batch of petitions challenging the move by certain states to set up committees to explore the feasibility of implementing a uniform …

Uniform Civil Code: Reframe the debate
2 years ago

Uniform Civil Code: Reframe the debate

Hindustan Times  

Periodically, debates around the enactment and implementation of a Uniform Civil Code flare up, both in our legislatures and the public sphere. In part, this did happen: For example, in the 1950s — and later — the codification of Hindu personal laws saw important progress being made, especially when it came to women’s rights to inherit property. Religious personal laws …

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