BJP, Congress fireworks likely as Pushkar Singh Dhami tables Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand assembly today
10 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP, Congress fireworks likely as Pushkar Singh Dhami tables Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand assembly today

Hindustan Times  

Dehradun: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami will table the Uniform Civil Code Uttarakhand, 2024, bill in the state's assembly today. Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami chairs a cabinet meeting at his residence in Dehradun on Sunday. On Sunday, the Uttarakhand Cabinet approved the UCC panel's draft report, two days after the five-member UCC committee -- headed by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Desai -- submitted the document to the chief minister. Meanwhile, Union minister for law and justice Arjun Ram Meghwal on Monday said the Law Commission of India is reviewing the need for the Uniform Civil Code.

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Uniform Civil Code To Be Implemented In Uttarakhand From January 2025, Says CM Dhami
6 days, 20 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
1 week 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
1 week 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 …

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami reiterates Uniform Civil Code to be implemented by Nov 9
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

BJP promises Uniform Civil Code in its ‘Sankalp Patra’ for Lok Sabha Polls: ‘Country waits…,’ says PM Modi
8 months, 1 week 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 …

Uttarakhand govt forms 9-member committee for preparing rules for UCC Bill 2024
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Uttarakhand govt forms 9-member committee for preparing rules for UCC Bill 2024

Hindustan Times  

The Uttarakhand government on Saturday formed a nine-member committee for preparing the draft of rules for the Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Bill 2024, which was passed in the assembly on Wednesday. The Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Bill 2024 was passed in the assembly on Wednesday. According to an order issued by the state home department, Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh …

Uttarakhand Assembly ‘creates history’ by passing Uniform Civil Code: Pushkar Dhami
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Uttarakhand Assembly ‘creates history’ by passing Uniform Civil Code: Pushkar Dhami

The Hindu  

The Uttarakhand Assembly passed the State’s Uniform Civil Code on Wednesday, despite the Opposition’s demand that the Bill should be handed over to the House’s select committee first. Terming it a “historic moment”, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that Assembly had become the first legislature in independent India to pass a Bill that imposes common rules for all communities …

Uttarakhand assembly likely to pass Uniform Civil Code Bill today
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Uttarakhand assembly likely to pass Uniform Civil Code Bill today

India Today  

The Uttarakhand Assembly is likely to pass the Uniform Civil Code Bill on Wednesday, making the BJP-ruled state the first in India to adopt such legislation. The bill was tabled in the Assembly by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday, and it will be taken up for discussion when the House reconvenes today. While the bill was presented in …

Uttarakhand Assembly passes Uniform Civil Code Bill
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Uttarakhand Assembly passes Uniform Civil Code Bill

India Today  

The Uniform Civil Code Bill, introduced by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami-led government, was passed in the Uttarakhand Assembly on Wednesday. Highlighting its benefits, Dhami said that the Uniform Civil Code will give the right to equality to everyone without any discrimination on matters like marriage, maintenance, inheritance and divorce. "The Uniform Civil Code will also assist in eradicating the …

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. …

Uttarakhand Cabinet approves Uniform Civil Code report, Assembly Session to start today
10 months, 3 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 Cabinet meet today, likely to greenlight Uniform Civil Code draft
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Uttarakhand Cabinet meet today, likely to greenlight Uniform Civil Code draft

India Today  

The Uttarakhand government is likely to approve the draft of the Uniform Civil Code in a cabinet meeting on Saturday, paving the way for the state to become the first in the country to adopt the UCC, which would establish a common set of personal laws for all citizens, regardless of their religion, gender, or sexual orientation. A five-member committee …

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 convenes assembly session from Feb 5 to discuss Uniform Civil Code
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Uttarakhand convenes assembly session from Feb 5 to discuss Uniform Civil Code

Hindustan Times  

Dehradun: The Uttarakhand government has convened a session of the legislative assembly from February 5 to discuss the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in the state, people familiar with the matter said on condition of anonymity. In the run-up to the state assembly elections in February 2022, chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that implementation of UCC would be …

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 …

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 …

Aakar Patel | Why the BJP is pushing hard for a Uniform Civil Code now
1 year, 5 months ago

Aakar Patel | Why the BJP is pushing hard for a Uniform Civil Code now

Deccan Chronicle  

In 2019, energised by his terrific Lok Sabha victory, the Prime Minister set off a series of ideological reforms. And yet, now there is talk of the Uniform Civil Code being floated as one of the key issues of the 2024 election. Like Kashmir and NRC, it is on the party manifesto, which says the “BJP believes there cannot be …

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, …

BJP raising issue of Uniform Civil Code to get votes in Gujarat elections, says Owaisi
2 years, 1 month ago

BJP raising issue of Uniform Civil Code to get votes in Gujarat elections, says Owaisi

Firstpost  

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has claimed the BJP is raising the issue of Uniform Civil Code to get votes in the forthcoming Gujarat Assembly elections and to push its Hindutva agenda. Vadgam : All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen president Asaduddin Owaisi has claimed the Bharatiya Janata Party is raising the issue of Uniform Civil Code to get votes in the forthcoming …

Gujarat government likely to implement 'Uniform Civil Code' ahead of assembly polls in state
2 years, 1 month ago

Gujarat government likely to implement 'Uniform Civil Code' ahead of assembly polls in state

India TV News  

Highlights Uniform Civil Code calls for the formulation of one law for India UCC comes under Article 44 of the Constitution of India Committee to be constituted under retired HC judge to ascertain all aspects of UCC in Gujarat Uniform Civil Code in Gujarat: The Gujarat government is likely to move a proposal today to constitute a committee in order …

Uttarakhand govt forms expert committee to implement Uniform Civil Code
2 years, 6 months ago

Uttarakhand govt forms expert committee to implement Uniform Civil Code

India Today  

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced that an expert committee headed by a former Supreme Court judge has been constituted to implement the Uniform Civil Code in the state. The Uniform Civil Code is a proposal in India to formulate and implement personal laws of citizens, which apply to all citizens equally regardless of their religion, sex, gender …

Uttarakhand sets up expert panel for uniform civil code implementation
2 years, 6 months ago

Uttarakhand sets up expert panel for uniform civil code implementation

The Hindu  

The Uttarakhand government on Friday announced an expert committee to examine ways for the implementation of a uniform civil code, including a review of laws governing marriage, divorce, maintenance, inheritance, adoption and other personal laws. According to the notification issued by the government, the committee would examine all laws and matters related to personal law across communities, and draft a …

Uniform Civil Code: BJP's proposal raises concerns of anti-minority measures
2 years, 7 months ago

Uniform Civil Code: BJP's proposal raises concerns of anti-minority measures

The Hindu  

In its election manifestos, at the Centre and in the States, the Bharatiya Janata Party has shown remarkable consistency in its demand for a uniform civil code since 1998 and more recently in the 2019 parliamentary election. Part IV of Article 44 states: “The State shall endeavor to secure the citizen a Uniform Civil Code throughout the territory of India.” …

'Uttarakhand will be 'first' state...' Pushkar Singh Dhami keeps poll promise
2 years, 8 months ago

'Uttarakhand will be 'first' state...' Pushkar Singh Dhami keeps poll promise

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday said the committee formulated for implementing the uniform civil code in the state is "working on the first draft" and it will be implemented as soon as the final draft is complete. “That committee is making a draft, and on the basis of that, the uniform civil code will be implemented in …

Uttarakhand sets up panel to implement Uniform Civil Code
2 years, 9 months ago

Uttarakhand sets up panel to implement Uniform Civil Code

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand on Thursday set up a panel to implement the Uniform Civil Code, chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced. Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Dhami “We have decided to implement Uniform Civil Code in the state. Two days before Uttarakhand had gone to polls on February 14, Dhami had announced that a committee would be formed to prepare the draft of …

Uttarakhand assembly election | Dhami thanks people for BJP's 'big' win in U'khand, promises to implement Uniform Civil Code
2 years, 9 months ago

Uttarakhand assembly election | Dhami thanks people for BJP's 'big' win in U'khand, promises to implement Uniform Civil Code

The Hindu  

With the BJP appearing to retain power in Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, who lost his own seat, thanked the people of the state and reiterated his promise of implementing Uniform Civil Code. Mr. Dhami addressed a joint press conference at the BJP office here along with party national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya and the party's poll in-charge for …

If voted to power, BJP to form panel on Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand: Dhami
2 years, 10 months ago

If voted to power, BJP to form panel on Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand: Dhami

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: On the last day of election campaigning in Uttarakhand, the chief minister of the BJP-ruled Uttarakhand, where polling for Assembly elections is scheduled on February 14, announced on Saturday that if the BJP is re-elected to power in the hill state, the new government will constitute a committee to prepare a draft Uniform Civil Code soon after it …

BJP backs Uttarakhand CM’s promise on Uniform Civil Code
2 years, 10 months ago

BJP backs Uttarakhand CM’s promise on Uniform Civil Code

The Hindu  

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was on Saturday cheered by several BJP leaders for his promise to set up a committee for preparing a draft Uniform Civil Code if the party was re-elected to power in the State, while the Opposition leaders criticised him for the remarks. Welcoming Mr. Dhami’s comments, the BJP’s national in-charge of information and technology, …

'Don't Embarrass Yourself': Kapil Sibal Slams BJP Over Uniform Civil Court Promise Amid Hijab Row
2 years, 10 months ago

'Don't Embarrass Yourself': Kapil Sibal Slams BJP Over Uniform Civil Court Promise Amid Hijab Row

ABP News  

New Delhi: Taking a jibe at Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami over his remarks that the Bharatiya Janata Party will constitute a committee to prepare a draft Uniform Civil Code if re-elected, Congress veteran Kapil Sibal on Saturday asked him not to “embarrass” his party and himself by making such announcements. “Pushkar S Dhami, Please don't embarrass your party …

Uttarakhand Assembly Elections | CM Pushkar Singh Dhami promises Uniform Civil Code if re-elected
2 years, 10 months ago

Uttarakhand Assembly Elections | CM Pushkar Singh Dhami promises Uniform Civil Code if re-elected

The Hindu  

The BJP if re-elected to power in Uttarakhand will constitute a committee to prepare a draft Uniform Civil Code soon after its new government is sworn in, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami promised on February 12. It will also be an effective step towards Article 44 of the Indian Constitution which presents the concept of equitable law for all citizens …

Will form committee to draft Uniform Civil Code after polls: Uttarakhand CM
2 years, 10 months ago

Will form committee to draft Uniform Civil Code after polls: Uttarakhand CM

Op India  

Two days before the state goes to the polls, Pushkar Singh Dhami, the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, said on Saturday that if the BJP wins the upcoming Assembly elections, the state’s administration will implement the Uniform Civil Code. Speaking to ANI, the Uttarakhand CM said: “Soon after its swearing-in, new BJP govt will form a committee to prepare the draft …

Once elected, BJP govt will form panel to draft Uniform Civil Code in U'khand, says CM Dhami
2 years, 10 months ago

Once elected, BJP govt will form panel to draft Uniform Civil Code in U'khand, says CM Dhami

India Today  

Two days before the state goes to the polls, Uttarakhand Chief Minister and BJP leader Pushkar Singh Dhami declared that if his party retains power in the state, the government will soon form a committee to prepare a draft Uniform Civil Code to be implemented at the earliest in Uttarakhand. "Soon after its swearing-in, the new BJP government will form …

Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand as soon as BJP forms government: Pushkar Singh Dhami
2 years, 10 months ago

Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand as soon as BJP forms government: Pushkar Singh Dhami

Hindustan Times  

Two days before Uttarakhand goes to the polls, chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday said as soon as the BJP forms the government in the poll-bound state, a committee will be formed to prepare the draft of the Uniform Civil Code in the state to provide the same laws for everyone regarding marriage, divorce, property, inheritance etc. Pushkar Singh …

Committed To Honour Constitutional Mandate To Bring Uniform Civil Code; But It Requires Wide Scale Consultations: Centre Tells Lok Sabha
4 years, 3 months ago

Committed To Honour Constitutional Mandate To Bring Uniform Civil Code; But It Requires Wide Scale Consultations: Centre Tells Lok Sabha

Live Law  

The Government is committed to honour the Constitutional mandate to bring Uniform Civil Code, Minister for Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad stated in Lok Sabha today.The minister was responding to the query by MP Dushyant Singh. The Government is committed to honour the Constitutional mandate to bring Uniform Civil Code, Minister for Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad stated …

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