Pleas Challenging Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code: High Court Issues Notices To State Govt, UOI
1 month ago

Pleas Challenging Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code: High Court Issues Notices To State Govt, UOI

Live Law  

Today, the Uttarakhand High Court issued notices to the State Government and the Union of India in a plea challenging the recently implemented 'Uniform Civil Code Uttarakhand 2024'. High court's division bench comprising Chief Justice G. Narendar and Justice Ashish Naithani has sought responses from the respondents in 6 weeks. While Bhimtal resident and former student leader Suresh Singh Negi's PIL challenges several provisions of the Uniform Civil Code, particularly those related to live-in relationships, another PIL plea by Aarushi Gupta contests the provisions of the Code concerning marriage, divorce, and live-in relationships, arguing that they infringe upon citizens' fundamental rights. More details of the PIL plea here : Lawyer Challenges Uttarakhand Civil Code In High Court; Says Provisions Are Discriminatory Towards Muslim, LGBTQ Communities Notably, on January 27, the Uttarakhand Government rolled out the Uniform Civil Code, almost a year after the Uttarakhand Assembly passed the Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2024.

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Uniform Civil Code protects rights of women in live-in relationships: High Court
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Uniform Civil Code protects rights of women in live-in relationships: High Court

India Today  

Live-in relationships are becoming increasingly common, though they may still lack full societal acceptance. The Uniform Civil Code seeks to address this shift while safeguarding the rights of women and children born from such unions, the Uttarakhand High Court observed on Thursday. A Bench of Justices Manoj Kumar Tiwari and Ashish Naithani made this observation while hearing two petitions challenging …

"Wrong, misleading": Uttarakhand govt refutes rumours regarding UCC
3 weeks, 2 days ago

"Wrong, misleading": Uttarakhand govt refutes rumours regarding UCC

Op India  

The home department of the Uttarakhand government put an end to rumours regarding some provisions of the Uniform Civil Code, where it is being said that outsides would get the domicile certificate, saying that it was “wrong and misleading”. The Home Department warned of legal action under section 353 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita against those who indulge in the …

Legal challenges emerge for Uttarakhand's UCC; court to deliberate soon
1 month ago

Legal challenges emerge for Uttarakhand's UCC; court to deliberate soon

New Indian Express  

DEHRADUN: A significant legal battle is unfolding in Uttarakhand as five petitions have been filed against the Uniform Civil Code, which came into effect on January 27. In a significant pronouncement, Chief Justice G Narendar, presiding over the division bench of the High Court, urged individuals adversely affected by the Uniform Civil Code to seek judicial recourse. Mukim, the Nainital …

'Those Affected May Approach Us In Case Of Any Action By Authorities': Uttarakhand HC On Pleas Against UCC
1 month ago

'Those Affected May Approach Us In Case Of Any Action By Authorities': Uttarakhand HC On Pleas Against UCC

Live Law  

In a temporary relief for individuals affecetd by the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in the state of Uttarakhand, the Uttarakhand High Court bench, led by Chief Justice G. Narendar, today asked those affected by the UCC, to approach the court if they face any action by the authorities under the Code. remarked the High Court Division bench, also …

False complaints under Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code to incur Rs 10,000 fine
1 month ago

False complaints under Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code to incur Rs 10,000 fine

India Today  

Days after Uttarakhand became the first state in the country to implement the Uniform Civil Code, the state government warned people against filing false complaints under the law, an official statement said on Thursday. According to the information released by the Uttarakhand Home Department, every effort has been made to keep the applications and registrations made under the Uniform Civil …

Uttarakhand High Court relief to people facing action under UCC: Can approach us
1 month ago

Uttarakhand High Court relief to people facing action under UCC: Can approach us

India Today  

In a big relief for people affected by the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code, the Uttarkhand High Court today gave them permission to approach the court against any action taken by the authorities. Chief Justice G Narendar, addressing Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, who appeared for the petitioners, stated that anyone facing penal action under the UCC could move the …

UCC cannot become political instrument to keep country in permanent polarisation: Congress
1 month, 1 week ago

UCC cannot become political instrument to keep country in permanent polarisation: Congress

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Thursday said a uniform civil code can only come about after widespread discussion with the objective of building a genuine consensus and cannot become a political instrument designed to keep the country in a state of "permanent polarisation". The opposition party's assertion comes days after the BJP government in Uttarakhand implemented the Uniform Civil Code …

Shatrughan Sinha wants ban on non-veg food, praises civil code in Uttarakhand
1 month, 1 week ago

Shatrughan Sinha wants ban on non-veg food, praises civil code in Uttarakhand

India Today  

Veteran actor and Trinamool Congress MP Shatrughan Sinha has praised implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand, but also pointed out the loopholes in enforcing such a law nationwide. While saying that the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand was commendable, Sinha cautioned against the fine print, adding that there were loopholes in the UCC, one of …

Uniform Civil Code in Gujarat soon as state forms panel to prepare draft
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Uniform Civil Code in Gujarat soon as state forms panel to prepare draft

India Today  

After Uttarakhand, Gujarat is set to implement a Uniform Civil Code in the state and has formed a five-member committee to prepare draft guidelines. The BJP delivers on its promises - whether it is Article 370, One Nation One Election, Triple Talaq, women's reservation, or now working towards the Uniform Civil Code. The Uniform Civil Code, one of the BJP's …

The messaging in Uttarakhand’s UCC
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The messaging in Uttarakhand’s UCC

Hindustan Times  

There are two takeaways from the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand this week. With its electoral success over the last decade, the party had achieved two of the three aims at the heart of its foundational moment — the abrogation of Article 370 that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, and the building of a Ram …

Mint Quick Edit | Uttarakhand’s UCC: A model code?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mint Quick Edit | Uttarakhand’s UCC: A model code?

Live Mint  

On Monday, Uttarakhand became the first state of free India to adopt a Uniform Civil Code, although it isn’t the first to have one, since Goa has had it since Portuguese rule. Uttarakhand’s rules on civil matters such as marriage, divorce and inheritance will apply uniformly to people of all faiths, though with Scheduled Tribes exempt from the code. Such …

Will challenge UCC implementation in Uttarakhand in High Court, SC: Jamiat
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Will challenge UCC implementation in Uttarakhand in High Court, SC: Jamiat

The Hindu  

With Uttarakhand becoming the first State to implement the Uniform Civil Code, prominent Muslim organisation Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind on Monday said it will challenge the decision in courts, asserting that its lawyers have thoroughly examined its constitutional and legal aspects. In a statement, Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind said that with its implementation, there has been an assault on citizens' religious freedom as the …

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar advocates Uniform Civil Code, highlights national challenges
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar advocates Uniform Civil Code, highlights national challenges

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, while addressing participants of the Rajya Sabha Internship Programme on Monday, emphasized the significance of the Uniform Civil Code as envisioned by the framers of the Indian Constitution. Congratulating the state government, he expressed hope that the entire country would follow suit in adopting similar legislation. He questioned how a constitutional mandate promoting gender …

Uniform Civil Code comes into effect in Uttarakhand: Marriage, inheritance… What changes from today?
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Uniform Civil Code comes into effect in Uttarakhand: Marriage, inheritance… What changes from today?

Firstpost  

The Uttarakhand government has implemented the Uniform Civil Code starting today. From marriage and divorce to succession, here’s what will be impacted Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami during an event for implementation of the Uniform Civil Code, in Dehradun, January 27, 2025. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the UCC portal today. The Uniform Civil Code is a …

Uttarakhand Becomes First State To Implement Uniform Civil Code
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Uttarakhand Becomes First State To Implement Uniform Civil Code

ABP News  

The Uttarakhand government implemented the Uniform Civil Code on Monday, making it the first state in independent India to put into effect such a law. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the implementation of the law is a true tribute to the makers of the Constitution, BR Ambedkar, and all the respected members of the Constituent Assembly. #WATCH | Dehradun: …

Uniform Civil Code implemented in Uttarakhand
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Uniform Civil Code implemented in Uttarakhand

Deccan Chronicle  

Uttarakhand on Monday became the first state in the country to implement the Uniform Civil Code with the ruling BJP fulfilling a major commitment made ahead of the 2022 Assembly polls.The UCC came into force as Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami unveiled its notification, released the rules for its implementation and launched a portal created for the mandatory online registration …

UCC in Uttarakhand: What is Uniform Civil Code? Meaning, Full Form, and implications
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UCC in Uttarakhand: What is Uniform Civil Code? Meaning, Full Form, and implications

Live Mint  

Uttarakhand became the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code, fulfilling a key promise made by the ruling BJP ahead of the 2022 Assembly elections. Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code: What You Need to Know The UCC applies to all residents of Uttarakhand, except Scheduled Tribes and protected authority-empowered persons and communities. The Uniform Civil Code Act of …

Uniform Civil Code to be implemented today in Uttarakhand: All we know so far
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Uniform Civil Code to be implemented today in Uttarakhand: All we know so far

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand will be implementing the Uniform Civil Code on Monday, making it the first state in independent India to put into effect such a law. Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the idea of the Uniform Civil Code is not to target any person or community. The BJP had made a promise to implement the Uniform Civil Code in …

Uttarakhand government implements Uniform Civil Code, CM Dhami launches UCC portal, releases rules
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Uttarakhand government implements Uniform Civil Code, CM Dhami launches UCC portal, releases rules

India TV News  

UCC in Uttarakhand: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami today unveiled the notification for the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in the state. On the implementation of UCC, the Uttarakhand Chief Minister said, "If the credit for this goes to anyone, it goes to the people of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, who blessed us and formed our government. Uniform Civil Code …

UCC to be implemented in Uttarakhand today: What changes will come into effect? Check here
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

UCC to be implemented in Uttarakhand today: What changes will come into effect? Check here

India TV News  

UCC in Uttarakhand: In a remarkable development, Uttarakhand is set to become the first state to implement the Uniform Civil Code on Monday. Taking to X, CM Dhami wrote, "Dear residents of the state, The Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in the state from January 27, 2025, making Uttarakhand the first state in independent India where this law will …

India’s BJP-ruled Uttarakhand implements ‘totally biased’ common civil code
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India’s BJP-ruled Uttarakhand implements ‘totally biased’ common civil code

Al Jazeera  

Introduction of Uniform Civil Code to replace India’s patchwork of laws on marriage, divorce and inheritance is a longstanding BJP goal. The northern Indian state of Uttarakhand has started implementing a common civil code to replace religious laws, a move that will likely trigger unease among India’s Muslim minority. Addressing a news conference on Monday announcing the enactment of the …

Uttarakhand to implement Uniform Civil Code today, first state to do so
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Uttarakhand to implement Uniform Civil Code today, first state to do so

India Today  

Uttarakhand is set to create history today as it becomes the first state to implement the Uniform Civil Code. The development had come days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in the Lok Sabha that the government was committed to implementing the UCC, and it was "working with full force for a secular civil code". "Under the leadership of Prime …

What is Uniform Civil Code? Here's all you need to know
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What is Uniform Civil Code? Here's all you need to know

India Today  

Uttarakhand has become the first state to implement the Uniform Civil Code in India, a move that poses some political debates and sheds national attention as well. “He goes on to say that ‘Even today, One Nation One Civil Code has been brought into effect in Uttarakhand from this very moment and all citizens of Uttarakhand have gained equal constitutional …

Uttarakhand implements Uniform Civil Code, becomes first state to do so
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Uttarakhand implements Uniform Civil Code, becomes first state to do so

New Indian Express  

DEHRADUN: The Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in Uttarakhand on January 27, making it the first state in independent India to put into effect such a law, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said. He claimed the law's implementation as part of a "great 'yagya'" led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aimed at making India a developed, organized, harmonious, and …

UCC to be implemented in Uttarakhand on January 27: CM's secretary
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UCC to be implemented in Uttarakhand on January 27: CM's secretary

Op India  

Uttarakhand Chief Minister’s secretary Shailesh Bagoli said that the Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in Uttarakhand on January 27, a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in Dehradun. The Uttarakhand government has implemented the Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Act, 2024, establishing a streamlined framework for the creation and cancellation of wills and supplementary documents, known as codicils, under …

Uttarakhand To Roll Out Uniform Civil Code On Jan 27, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami To Unveil UCC Portal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Uttarakhand To Roll Out Uniform Civil Code On Jan 27, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami To Unveil UCC Portal

ABP News  

Uttarakhand government will implement the Uniform Civil Code on January 27, just a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Dehradun. He emphasised that Uttarakhand will become the first state in India to enforce a Uniform Civil Code, news agency ANI reported. Uttarakhand will be the first state in independent India to implement UCC," said Shailesh Bagoli, CM …

Uttarakhand to implement Uniform Civil Code on January 27
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Uttarakhand to implement Uniform Civil Code on January 27

Live Mint  

The Uttarakhand government is slated to implement Uniform Civil Code on January 27 — becoming the first state in India to enforce the law. UCC will be implemented across the state on January 27 — a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Dehradun. The Uniform Civil Code seeks to establish a set of uniform personal laws that apply …

Uttarakhand people want to implement UCC in the state, says Pushkar Singh Dhami | Exclusive
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Uttarakhand people want to implement UCC in the state, says Pushkar Singh Dhami | Exclusive

India TV News  

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami asserted that the people of his state wanted UCC to be implemented. The Uttarakhand government has implemented the Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Act, 2024, establishing a streamlined framework for the creation and cancellation of wills and supplementary documents, known as codicils, under testamentary succession. The Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Act, 2024, implemented by the …

Uniform Civil Code: Uttarakhand govt sets rules for marriage registration
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Uniform Civil Code: Uttarakhand govt sets rules for marriage registration

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand on Wednesday set rules for marriage registration under the Uniform Civil Code which contains clarity of legal provisions for marital conditions and protection of individual rights and social harmony, an official statement read. Uttarakhand on Wednesday established guidelines for marriage registration under the Uniform Civil Code, which includes explicit legislative requirements for marital circumstances, the defence of individual rights, …

Uttarakhand government notifies Uniform Civil Code, becomes the first state in India to do so
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Uttarakhand government notifies Uniform Civil Code, becomes the first state in India to do so

Op India  

Uttarakhand on Wednesday notified the Uniform Civil Code which contains clarity of legal provisions for marital conditions and protection of individual rights and social harmony, an official statement read. Uttarakhand has become the first state in India to implement a Uniform Civil Code, aiming to simplify and standardize personal laws related to marriage, divorce, succession, and inheritance. To streamline and …

UCC manual gets Uttarakhand Cabinet approval, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami promises implementation soon
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UCC manual gets Uttarakhand Cabinet approval, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami promises implementation soon

India TV News  

In a significant move, the Uttarakhand Cabinet approved the Uniform Civil Code manual during a meeting held at the state secretariat on Monday. Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code It should be noted here that the BJP government had introduced the UCC Bill during a special session of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly on February 6 last year and it was passed with …

Uttarakhand to implement Uniform Civil Code from January 2025; ‘homework’ complete, says CM Pushkar Singh Dhami
3 months ago

Uttarakhand to implement Uniform Civil Code from January 2025; ‘homework’ complete, says CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

Live Mint  

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced on Wednesday that the Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in the state from January 2025. UCC's introduction in Uttarakhand comes after Pushkar Singh Dhami had promised the people during the 2022 assembly elections that if the BJP retained power, the UCC would be introduced in the state. ‘Making Uttarakhand just and equitable’ …

Uniform Civil Code To Be Implemented In Uttarakhand From January 2025, Says CM Dhami
3 months ago

Uniform Civil Code To Be Implemented In Uttarakhand From January 2025, Says CM Dhami

ABP News  

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami declared that Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in the state from January 2025. "The Chief Minister said that the State Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in Uttarakhand in January 2025. मुख्यमंत्री श्री पुष्कर सिंह धामी ने कहा है कि उत्तराखण्ड में जनवरी 2025 से समान नागरिक संहिता लागू हो जाएगी। इसके लिए …

Uttarakhand: Uniform Civil Code to be implemented in state from January 2025
3 months ago

Uttarakhand: Uniform Civil Code to be implemented in state from January 2025

India TV News  

Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that the Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in Uttarakhand from January 2025. Based on the committee's recommendations, the Uniform Civil Code Bill 2024 was passed by the State Legislative Assembly on February 7, 2024. In line with this, the rules under the Uniform Civil Code, Uttarakhand 2024 Act …

Uniform Civil Code to be implemented in Uttarakhand from Jan 2025: Pushkar Dhami
3 months ago

Uniform Civil Code to be implemented in Uttarakhand from Jan 2025: Pushkar Dhami

India Today  

The Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in Uttarakhand from January 2025, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Wednesday. The development came days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Lok Sabha that the government was committed to implementing the UCC, and it "working with full force for a secular civil code". On the basis of its report, the …

Constituent Assembly wanted Uniform Civil Code to be implemented: PM Modi in Lok Sabha
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3 months ago

Constituent Assembly wanted Uniform Civil Code to be implemented: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday invoked the Uniform Civil Code while replying to a two-day debate on the 75 years of the adoption of the Constitution in Parliament. Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks in Lok Sabha on the Constitution debate during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on December 14. Modi told the Lok Sabha that …

UCC's aim to promote harmony, secularism: Allahabad HC Judge
3 months, 1 week ago

UCC's aim to promote harmony, secularism: Allahabad HC Judge

Deccan Chronicle  

Prayagraj: The main aim of the Uniform Civil Code is to promote social harmony, gender equality, and secularism, Allahabad High Court Justice Dr Shekhar Yadav has said. "The main objective of the Uniform Civil Code is to promote social harmony, gender equality, and secularism by eliminating unequal legal systems based on different religions and communities," he said, according to a …

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami reiterates Uniform Civil Code to be implemented by Nov 9
6 months, 1 week ago

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami reiterates Uniform Civil Code to be implemented by Nov 9

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday reiterated that the state government will implement the Uniform Civil Code before November 9. The Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in the state before November 9, 2024,” ANI quoted Dhami as saying. Uttarakhand's UCC bill The Dhami government introduced the Uniform Civil Code bill during a special session of the state …

Uniform Civil Code is essential for gender justice, says Uttarakhand Assembly Speaker
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Uniform Civil Code is essential for gender justice, says Uttarakhand Assembly Speaker

The Hindu  

As Uttarakhand gears up to implement the Uniform Civil Code on November 9, Assembly Speaker and Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Ritu Khanduri Bhushan termed the measure as “essential for gender justice” since customary law is often discriminatory against women. Speaking to The Hindu on a range of issues, Ms. Bhushan said the requirement that live-in relationships be registered with local …

Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code Not Yet Implemented: High Court Expunges Direction On Live-In Couple To Mandatorily Register Relationship
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code Not Yet Implemented: High Court Expunges Direction On Live-In Couple To Mandatorily Register Relationship

Live Law  

The Uttarakhand High Court has expunged its previous remarks about mandatory registration for live-in couples under the Uniform Civil Code, 2024 after the state's counsel submitted that the Act has not yet come into force by a separate notification. Earlier, on 18.07.2024, the Uttarakhand High Court granted protection to an inter-religious couple in a live-in relationship, stipulating that they must …

Uniform Civil Code (UCC): In a first, Uttarakhand HC allows protection to an interfaith live-in couple if they register under UCC Law
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Uniform Civil Code (UCC): In a first, Uttarakhand HC allows protection to an interfaith live-in couple if they register under UCC Law

The Hindu  

In a first of its own kind of judgement following the Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code law, the Nainital High Court allowed protection to an interfaith live-in couple by providing that if they apply for registration under the aforesaid Act within 48 hours. During the arguments, the counsel representing Uttarakhand state submitted in the HC that under Section 378 of the …

AIMPLB to challenge UCC in Uttarakhand, SC ruling on maintenance
8 months 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
8 months 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 …

Implementation Of Uniform Civil Code In Country Is PM Modi's Guarantee, Says Amit Shah
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Implementation Of Uniform Civil Code In Country Is PM Modi's Guarantee, Says Amit Shah

News 18  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the BJP-led government at the Centre will implement a Uniform Civil Code in the country as it is a guarantee of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and accused the Congress of advocating personal laws. Shah was addressing a rally in Piprai area of Ashoknagar district under Guna Lok Sabha seat in Madhya Pradesh, …

BJP promises Uniform Civil Code in its ‘Sankalp Patra’ for Lok Sabha Polls: ‘Country waits…,’ says PM Modi
11 months ago

BJP promises Uniform Civil Code in its ‘Sankalp Patra’ for Lok Sabha Polls: ‘Country waits…,’ says PM Modi

Live Mint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party released its manifesto on Sunday, April 14 for the Lok Sabha election 2024 at its headquarters in New Delhi in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Among other promises, the party pledged to implement the Uniform Civil Code across the country after forming a government at the Centre. The ruling party claimed that Article 44 …

Uniform Civil Code: ’People are jealous of Muslims’ right of polygamy’, jokes Javed Akhtar
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Uniform Civil Code: ’People are jealous of Muslims’ right of polygamy’, jokes Javed Akhtar

Live Mint  

Writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar on Tuesday extended his support to the Uniform Civil Code, while also saying that it should not be implemented only for criticizing Muslims so that they cannot practice polygamy. In an interview with Barkha Dutt for Mojo Story, Javed said people are jealous of Muslims because they have the right to have four wives at a time. …

President approves Uttarakhand’s UCC Bill
1 year 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 …

Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code becomes law after President Droupadi Murmu's approval
1 year ago

Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code becomes law after President Droupadi Murmu's approval

India TV News  

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday signed Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code bill into law. Key highlights of the law: The Uniform Civil Cide contains the laws relating to marriage, divorce, succession, live-in relationships, and related matters. Uttarakhand is the first state in India to enact the uniform civil code law which also covers live-in relationships. Chief Minister Dhami has emphasized the …

India’s Uttarakhand State Legislature Passes Uniform Civil Code Bill
1 year ago

India’s Uttarakhand State Legislature Passes Uniform Civil Code Bill

The Diplomat  

On February 7, the legislative assembly of the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill. In the end, the Constituent Assembly merely said that the Indian state “shall endeavor to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India.” In the decades thereafter, the implementation of a UCC has triggered mixed feelings …

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