No decision on implementing Uniform Civil Code as of now: Kiren Rijiju
1 year, 10 months ago

No decision on implementing Uniform Civil Code as of now: Kiren Rijiju

Hindustan Times  

The Centre has not taken any decision as of now on the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code in the country, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju informed Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Union minister for law and justice Kiren Rijiju The Minister was responding to a query regarding "whether Government has any plan to pass the Uniform Civil Code Bill". ", the Law Minister informed the Parliament that in its recent communication dated January 6, 2023, to Supreme Court of India, the Government has emphasized the need to finalize the MoP in view of various judicial pronouncements and inter-alia suggested that the Search-cum-Evaluation Committee in respect of appointment of Judges in the Supreme Court and Chief Justices of High Courts should consist of a representative nominated by Government of India. The High Court Collegium may deliberate upon panel of names drawn up by the Search-cum-Evaluation Committee and recommend the names of most suitable candidates for appointment of Judges in the Supreme Court, Chief Justices and Judges High Courts. Read here: Protests in Sikkim against SC verdict describing Sikkimese as Nepali immigrants "The Government has, however, been requesting the Chief Justices of High Courts that while sending proposals for the appointment of judges, due consideration be given to suitable candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Minorities and Women to ensure social diversity in appointment of judges in the High Courts," said Rijiju.

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Uniform Civil Code To Be Implemented In Uttarakhand From January 2025, Says CM Dhami
5 days, 7 hours 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
5 days, 18 hours 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
5 days, 18 hours 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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1 week, 2 days 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 …

Consultations on UCC on, Meghwal tells Lok Sabha
4 months, 3 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 …

Uniform Civil Code Could Be Driven By States, Not Centre, Hint BJP Sources
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Union Law Minister Meghwal says Uniform Civil Code is part of the government’s agenda
6 months, 1 week ago

Union Law Minister Meghwal says Uniform Civil Code is part of the government’s agenda

The Hindu  

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on June 11 said the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code was part of the Narendra Modi government’s agenda. On the issue of ‘One Nation One Election’, Mr. Meghwal said the committee under former President Ram Nath Kovind had submitted its report, and the Law Commission was also working on the subject. Mr. Meghwal …

Implementation Of Uniform Civil Code In Country Is PM Modi's Guarantee, Says Amit Shah
7 months, 3 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, …

India’s first Uniform Civil Code gets nod in U’khand house
10 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s first Uniform Civil Code gets nod in U’khand house

Hindustan Times  

The Uttarakhand assembly on Wednesday passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2024 by voice vote after a debate spanning two days to become the first state in India to pass such a law, with chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami terming it a “historic moment” for the country. Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami speaks during discussions on the Uniform Civil …

Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill passed by the Uttarakhand assembly
10 months, 2 weeks 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
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Uttarakhand 1st state to bring uniform code bill
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Uttarakhand 1st state to bring uniform code bill

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand became the first state in the country to take a first step towards a Uniform Civil Code, with chief minister, Puskhar Singh Dhami on Tuesday introducing the state Uniform Civil Code Bill 2024 in the state assembly amid chants of “Jai Shri Ram”. Security personnel deployed near the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly as the Uniform Civil Code bill being debated …

‘Not against Uniform Civil Code but...': Cong on UCC debut in Uttarakhand assembly
10 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Not against Uniform Civil Code but...': Cong on UCC debut in Uttarakhand assembly

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand leader of opposition Yashpal Arya on Tuesday said the Congress is not against the Uniform Civil Code bill, that was tabled in the assembly. Congress leader Harish Rawat hit out at the Pushkar Singh Dhami government, alleging that the rules are not being followed and the ruling dispensation is ‘very eager’ to get it passed. ‘Moment of pride for …

Uniform Civil Code Bill to be tabled in Uttarakhand assembly today
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Uniform Civil Code Bill to be tabled in Uttarakhand assembly today

Live Mint  

The Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami-led government will table the Uniform Civil Code Bill in the state legislative assembly today, followed by a debate. Speaking about the bill, Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal said on Monday that the Uniform Civil Code is in the consultation process and being reviewed by the Law Commission of India. …

'UCC will be implemented in Rajasthan too': Cabinet Minister Kanhaiya Lal Choudhary's big statement
10 months, 2 weeks 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 Cabinet approves Uniform Civil Code report, Assembly Session to start today
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Uttarakhand Cabinet approves Uniform Civil Code report, Assembly Session to start today

India TV News  

UCC: The Uttarakhand Cabinet on Sunday approved the Uniform Civil Code report in the cabinet meeting held at the Chief Minister's residence under the chairmanship of CM Pushkar Singh Dhami. On Saturday, under the chairmanship of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Dhami, a cabinet meeting was held in the State Secretariat to discuss the draft report on the Uniform Civil Code. Uniform …

Uttarakhand: UCC committee submits final draft, govt to present bill in special session of Assembly
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Uniform Civil Code Committee’s report to be submitted on February 2: Uttarakhand CM Dhami
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Uniform Civil Code Committee’s report to be submitted on February 2: Uttarakhand CM Dhami

India TV News  

The Uniform Civil Code Committee has completed its work and its report will be submitted to the Uttarakhand government on February 2, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Monday. “While making a promise to the people of the state in the 2022 assembly elections, we constituted the UCC Committee, taking a pledge to implement the Uniform Civil Code in …

Uttarakhand CM Affirms Commitment to Implement Uniform Civil Code
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Uttarakhand CM Affirms Commitment to Implement Uniform Civil Code

Deccan Chronicle  

In a fresh statement of intent on the implementation of uniform laws for all communities, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday said he ran for the state's top office on the pledge to roll out the Uniform Civil Code and remains committed to it.The Uniform Civil Code is a proposal to implement and formulate uniform rules for all …

Uniform Civil Code: Another step towards making India a Hindu Rashtra?
1 year, 4 months ago

Uniform Civil Code: Another step towards making India a Hindu Rashtra?

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 27, 2023 11:00 IST - 10 MINS READ In a recent public notice, the 22nd Law Commission of India solicited “views and ideas of the public at large and recognised religious organisations about the uniform civil code ”. Most commentators frequently reduce the discussion to portraying Muslim Personal Law as a symbol of the Indian Muslim’s conservatism, …

BJP ally NDPP in Nagaland to oppose Uniform Civil Code, informs minister
1 year, 4 months ago

BJP ally NDPP in Nagaland to oppose Uniform Civil Code, informs minister

Live Mint  

Nagaland Minister KG Kenye Tuesday said the state government is against the implementation of the proposed Uniform Civil Code and has urged the Law Commission to exempt the Nagaland from the purview of implementing the UCC. K G Kenye, Nagaland Minister for Power & Parliamentary Affairs, told a press conference in Kohima that the state government has officially made the …

Congress holds closed-door meeting on Uniform Civil Code even as Law Panel extends the deadline
1 year, 5 months ago

Congress holds closed-door meeting on Uniform Civil Code even as Law Panel extends the deadline

The Hindu  

An eight-member group, set up to advice Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Uniform Civil Code, felt that uniformity on personal laws of different communities was not necessary even though there is scope for reforms of personal laws On July 15, members of this group held a closed door meeting at the All India Congress Committee headquarters in which the overwhelming …

Uniform Civil Code: Law Commission Extends Deadline to Submit Views Till July 28
1 year, 5 months ago

Uniform Civil Code: Law Commission Extends Deadline to Submit Views Till July 28

News 18  

The Law Commission of India on Friday announced to extend the deadline for the public to send their views and suggestions on the subject of the Uniform Civil Code by two weeks. “In view of the overwhelming response from the public on the subject of the Uniform Civil Code and numerous requests received from various quarters regarding the extension of …

Law panel extends date for sharing feedback on Uniform Civil Code till July 28
1 year, 5 months ago

Law panel extends date for sharing feedback on Uniform Civil Code till July 28

India Today  

The 22nd Law Commission of India on Friday extended the deadline for the public and organisations to send their feedback on the Uniform Civil Code by July 28. The notice also stated, "Any interested individual, institution or organisation may furnish comments on the UCC till July 28 on the commission’s website." After the law panel requested responses from organisations and …

As deadline nears, Law Commission gets 46 lakh responses on Uniform Civil Code
1 year, 5 months ago

As deadline nears, Law Commission gets 46 lakh responses on Uniform Civil Code

The Hindu  

As the deadline to send views on the Uniform Civil Code ends in two days, the Law Commission has so far received nearly 46 lakh responses, sources said on July 11. On June 14, the Law Commission initiated a fresh consultation process on the UCC by seeking views from stakeholders, including public and recognised religious organisations, on the politically sensitive …

Scrap Waqf Board, SC/ST Act: Hindu Sena's 10 suggestions on Uniform Civil Code
1 year, 5 months ago

Scrap Waqf Board, SC/ST Act: Hindu Sena's 10 suggestions on Uniform Civil Code

India Today  

The Hindu Sena, a right-wing organisation, has written to the Central government seeking implementation of the Uniform Civil Code with a list of suggestions to consider while presenting the bill in Parliament. The letter by Hindu Sena comes after the Law Commission initiated a fresh consultation process on the Uniform Civil Code by seeking views from stakeholders, including public and …

Urgency over Uniform Civil Code linked to Hindu Rashtra: Amartya Sen
1 year, 5 months ago

Urgency over Uniform Civil Code linked to Hindu Rashtra: Amartya Sen

India Today  

Nobel laureate Amartya Sen on Thursday expressed scepticism about the Central government’s push for the Uniform Civil Code, saying the “urgency” to implement the UCC had connections with paving the way for a 'Hindu Rashtra'. Amartya Sen questioned whether implementing the Uniform Civil Code would solve all the "differential problems" that plague the nation. The Uniform Civil Code is a …

Sikh groups from across India to meet on July 7 to discuss Uniform Civil Code
1 year, 5 months ago

Sikh groups from across India to meet on July 7 to discuss Uniform Civil Code

India Today  

The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee has given a call to Sikhs across the country to convene in Delhi on July 7 to discuss the Uniform Civil Code and take a stand on it. Kalka also asked if people from the Scheduled Caste community, who are currently unable to worship in temples, would have the right if a Uniform Civil …

'Not opposed to UCC, but don't support...': Mayawati's swipe at BJP
1 year, 5 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, …

Uniform Civil Code should not be implemented in haste, says North Andhra Muslim JAC
1 year, 5 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 …

UCC Is BJP's Electoral Plan To Enforce Majoritarian Agenda: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
1 year, 5 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 …

Kapil Sibal urges PM Modi to reveal proposal for Uniform Civil Code
1 year, 5 months ago

Kapil Sibal urges PM Modi to reveal proposal for Uniform Civil Code

Live Mint  

Rajya Sabha MP and Veteran Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should inform the country what is the proposal for the Uniform Civil Code. Speaking to ANI, Sibal said, “Firstly Prime Minister should inform the country what is the proposal for UCC and on what issues he want uniformity. The UCC bill may be …

Why Uniform Civil Code is facing resistance among tribals in Chhattisgarh
1 year, 5 months ago

Why Uniform Civil Code is facing resistance among tribals in Chhattisgarh

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent speech in Madhya Pradesh, advocating for the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code, has sparked a heated debate in the central state of Chhattisgarh. Later, the marriage is formalized with all the tribal customs,” Shiv Kumar Pandey said, “The widows are also entitled to remarry with a groom of their choice. According to Shiv Kumar …

Draft of Uniform Civil Code for Uttarakhand ready to be submitted to state govt
1 year, 5 months ago

Draft of Uniform Civil Code for Uttarakhand ready to be submitted to state govt

Live Mint  

The draft of the proposed Uniform Civil Code for Uttarakhand is complete and would soon be submitted to the state government, Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai informed on 30 June. The Uniform Civil Code is mentioned in part 4th of the constitution which says the state "shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of …

‘UCC is DCC-Dividing Civil Code,’ says Congress; BJP retorts ‘not our creation, is in Constitution’
1 year, 5 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 …

What is Uniform Civil Code? Constitutional provisions, arguments | Explained
1 year, 5 months ago

What is Uniform Civil Code? Constitutional provisions, arguments | Explained

Hindustan Times  

Addressing BJP booth workers in Madhya Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly backed the Uniform Civil Code on Tuesday, hinting that the government may prioritise the long-pending subject ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. A Uniform Civil Code is conceptualised as a set of laws that govern personal matters, including marriage, divorce, adoption, inheritance, and succession, for all citizens …

PM Modi calls for Uniform Civil Code, Congress, JD(U) and AIMIM leaders cite myriad reasons to oppose it
1 year, 5 months ago

PM Modi calls for Uniform Civil Code, Congress, JD(U) and AIMIM leaders cite myriad reasons to oppose it

Op India  

On the 27th of June, while addressing the party workers in Bhopal, PM Modi dropped a major hint on UCC. These people are playing vote bank politics.” #WATCH | PM Narendra Modi speaks on the Uniform Civil Code "Today people are being instigated in the name of UCC. Go and tell the Sikhs in Punjab about UCC, see what will …

‘Bahut garmi hai…’: CM Nitish Kumar evades questions from reporters over Uniform Civil Code
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Bahut garmi hai…’: CM Nitish Kumar evades questions from reporters over Uniform Civil Code

Hindustan Times  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar evaded questions from reporters over the Uniform Civil Code, saying "Bahut garmi hai", adding that the matter will be discussed later. "Bahut garmi hai.sab baat hoga baad mein, abhi bahut garmi hai," Bihar CM Nitish Kumar said when a reporter asked him about Uniform Civil Code. A day after the Law Commission solicited the views …

Will Soon Implement Uniform Civil Code In Uttarakhand: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami
1 year, 6 months ago

Will Soon Implement Uniform Civil Code In Uttarakhand: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

ABP News  

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in the state soon. Last week on Wednesday, retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai who heads the committee formed for drafting Uniform Civil Code for Uttarakhand said that UCC being drafted by a committee of experts will promote gender equality and help fight economic, …

Won't take to the streets against Uniform Civil Code because...: Jamiat chief
1 year, 6 months ago

Won't take to the streets against Uniform Civil Code because...: Jamiat chief

Hindustan Times  

As the Law Commission has started a fresh consultation process on Uniform Civil Code triggering speculation that it would become a reality before the 2024 Lok Sabha election Jamiat chief Arshad Madani on Sunday issued an appeal stating that they would oppose the UCC but won't take to the streets against the Uniform Civil Code. Read | 'BJP hyping Uniform …

'BJP hyping Uniform Civil Code issue to win Lok Sabha election': Congress leader
1 year, 6 months ago

'BJP hyping Uniform Civil Code issue to win Lok Sabha election': Congress leader

Hindustan Times  

Days after the Law Commission solicited views and ideas of people and recognised religious organisations on the Uniform Civil Code, Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre of using the topic of UCC to secure votes in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. The 22nd Law Commission of India is examining the Uniform Civil Code, a …

Why is the Law Commission revisiting Uniform Civil Code, asks Congress
1 year, 6 months ago

Why is the Law Commission revisiting Uniform Civil Code, asks Congress

The Hindu  

Questioning Law Commission’s decision to revisit Uniform Civil Code despite its earlier paper on the subject in August 2018, the Congress on Thursday, June 15, 2023 said that the latest attempt shows Modi government’s “desperation” for continuing “agenda of polarisation and diversion” from its shortcomings. The Law Commission announced its intention to examine the Uniform Civil Code on Wednesday. The …

Law Commission seeks fresh suggestions on Uniform Civil Code
1 year, 6 months ago

Law Commission seeks fresh suggestions on Uniform Civil Code

The Hindu  

The 22nd Law Commission of India on Wednesday sought fresh suggestions from various stakeholders, including public and religious organisations, on the Uniform Civil Code. “Since more than three years have lapsed from the date of issuance of the said consultation paper, bearing in mind the relevance and importance of the subject and also the various court orders on the subject, …

Law Commission seeks ideas from public, religious bodies on Uniform Civil Code
1 year, 6 months ago

Law Commission seeks ideas from public, religious bodies on Uniform Civil Code

Hindustan Times  

The Law Commission of India has called for fresh suggestions from public and religious organisations on the Uniform Civil Code. According to a statement released on Press Information Bureau website, the 21st law commission had reviewed the subject on UCC and had solicited the views of all the stakeholders through its appeal along with a questionnaire on July 10, 2016 …

Uniform Civil Code: Law Commission Again Seeks Views of Public, Religious Organisations within A Month
1 year, 6 months ago

Uniform Civil Code: Law Commission Again Seeks Views of Public, Religious Organisations within A Month

News 18  

In a major development, the Law Commission of India has afresh invited the views of the public and recognised religious organisations about the Uniform Civil Code​ within the next month. “With regard to reference dated 17th June, 2016, sent by the Ministry of Law & Justice, the 22nd Law Commission of India is examining the subject matter of Uniform Civil …

Law Commission may be considering work on Uniform Civil Code, says Uttarakhand UCC panel head
1 year, 6 months ago

Law Commission may be considering work on Uniform Civil Code, says Uttarakhand UCC panel head

The Hindu  

The Law Commission may be considering work on a Uniform Civil Code, retired Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, who heads the committee preparing a draft UCC for Uttarakhand, said on Friday, soon after meeting with the head of the Law Commission in Delhi. On Friday, the members of the Uttarakhand UCC panel — including Justice Desai, who is also the current …

Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in India soon: Assam CM Sarma
1 year, 7 months ago

Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in India soon: Assam CM Sarma

India TV News  

Hyderabad: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in India and polygamy will come to an end. Uniform Civil Code is going to come in India and time has also come to make India a true secular nation," Sarma said. "Ram Rajya" is coming in place of "Raja's rule" Without naming Telangana Chief …

Uttarakhand: UCC panel seeks four-month extension of tenure to complete draft
1 year, 7 months ago

Uttarakhand: UCC panel seeks four-month extension of tenure to complete draft

Hindustan Times  

The tenure of the committee of experts preparing the draft of a Uniform Civil Code for Uttarakhand is likely to be extended by four months, a senior official said. Retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Desai is heading the Uttarakhand panel for Uniform Civil Code The Uttarakhand government on May 27, 2022, constituted a five-member draft committee headed by Ranjana Desai …

No decision to implement common civil code yet, Law Minister tells Rajya Sabha
1 year, 10 months ago

No decision to implement common civil code yet, Law Minister tells Rajya Sabha

The Hindu  

No decision has been taken on implementing a uniform civil code in the country “as of now”, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. In a written reply to a question by Mizo National Front member K. Vanlalvena, the Law Minister said the government had requested the 21st Law Commission to undertake examination of various issues relating …

"No decision on implementation of Uniform Civil Code...", says Law Minister Kiren Rijiju latest updates – India TV
1 year, 10 months ago

"No decision on implementation of Uniform Civil Code...", says Law Minister Kiren Rijiju latest updates – India TV

India TV News  

Uniform Civil Code : The Centre has not taken any decision as of now on the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code in the country, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju informed Rajya Sabha on Thursday. ", the Law Minister informed the Parliament that in its recent communication dated January 6, 2023, to Supreme Court of India, the Government has emphasized …

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