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2 weeks, 4 days ago

‘UCC is to ensure rights, duties’

Claiming that Uniform Civil Code should not be an issue of contention, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Monday said that law requires uniformity of rights and duties as it’s purpose is not to bring unanimity in the rituals and practices of different religions. I was elected to the Lok Sabha from Kanpur where only 11% of the voters were …

Muslim Khan Rights Duties

1 month ago

I'm not apologetic: VHP chief on High Court judge's 'majority's say' remark

India Today

Vishva Hindu Parishad chief Alok Kumar on Tuesday rejected opposition criticism of Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Yadav for attending and speaking at a VHP event in Prayagraj, and asserted such "awareness meets" would continue to be organised. The VHP leader, however, said he was not aware of the exact nature of the comments on "majority" attributed to the HC …

India High Court Respect Judge Hindu Yadav Vhp

2 months ago

BJP draws plan to reach out to STs in battleground J’khand

Hindustan Times

Union home minister Amit Shah’s twin assurance of safeguarding Scheduled Tribes in Jharkhand from illegal immigrants and keeping their traditions and customs outside the purview of the proposed Uniform Civil Code is an attempt by the Bharatiya Janata Party to blunt the campaign against a common set of personal laws and for the recognition of tribals as an entity distinct …

Tribal Jharkhand Hindu Tribal People Hindus Shah Demand

2 months, 1 week ago

BJP Manifesto Outlines Plan to Ensure Safe and Inclusive Jharkhand

Deccan Chronicle

The BJP has announced that it will implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Jharkhand if voted to power in the state. However, the party will keep tribals out of its ambit. The Union home minister also accused the JMM-led government of patronizing Bangladeshi infiltrators for votebank politics and claimed that the tribal population is decreasing in Santhal Pargana because …

Ranchi

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Elusive consensus: even those backing UCC demand exemption for tribal communities

The Hindu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagging of the issue of a Uniform Civil Code, albeit now termed a “secular civil code”, may be seen as his attempt at trying to complete the third big core issue of the Sangh Parivar after the construction of a Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and abrogation of Article 370, but even within the Bharatiya Janata Party, …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Allies wary, seek clarity as PM Modi announces push for ‘secular code’

The Hindu

Allies of the NDA, the Janata Dal and Telugu Desam Party have struck a cautious note after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke of his government’s push for a Uniform Civil Code, albeit reframed as a “secular civil code”. Tyagi had said that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s submission before the Law Commission exploring the issue was the party’s stand on …

Muslim Modi Ucc

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 …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Aligarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Will BJP's Satish Kumar Gautam Score a Hat-trick?

News 18

Aligarh Lok Sabha constituency is one of 80 parliamentary constituencies in Uttar Pradesh. The saffron party has to do at least as well in these elections as the last time in Uttar Pradesh to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s target of winning 370 seats in the new Parliament. Expansion of Noida Airport Project Area: In October 2023, the Uttar Pradesh …

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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 …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Amid criticism by J-K political parties, Army cancels seminar on UCC in Kashmir

India TV News

Facing backlash from political parties in Jammu and Kashmir, the Army on Saturday cancelled a seminar scheduled for March 26 aimed at raising awareness about the Uniform Civil Code and other topics. Late Friday, the Army sent out invitations to media houses for the seminar on the subject "Navigating legal frontiers: Understanding Indian Penal Code 2023 and the quest for …

Army Political Parties Kashmir Srinagar Code Uniform Civil Code Seminar

10 months, 1 week ago

Muslim body favours UCC, Assam’s decision against child marriage

The Hindu

The minority-based All India United Democratic Front in Assam and the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen have been critical of the BJP government’s decision on the Act GUWAHATI The Assam unit of a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-affiliated Muslim organisation has backed the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government’s decision to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act of 1935. “By repealing the …

Assam State Muslim Kazis Act

11 months ago

Register live-ins or face jail term up to 3 months, says UCC bill

Hindustan Times

All live-in relationships in Uttarakhand will have to be mandatorily registered and failing to do so will attract a prison term of up to three months and a fine of ₹10,000, or both, the draft Uniform Civil Code has proposed. The bill made it obligatory for live-in partners within the state, whether they are residents of Uttarakhand or not, to …

Relationship Registrar Uttarakhand Partners Three Months Register Bill

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 Lok Sabha Bjp Maurya Ucc Bill Ideological Issue

11 months ago

Uniform Civil Code: Sec 144 to be in force around U’khand assembly during session

Hindustan Times

The Dehradun district administration has imposed Section 144 CrPc within a radius of 300 metres of the Uttarakhand assembly building during the House session beginning from February 5 to 8. An all-party meeting called by Uttarakhand Vidhan Sabha Speaker on Sunday for the smooth conduct of the House session beginning February 5. Anshuman had said, “In addition to the police/PAC …

Law Uttarakhand State Committee Sabha Session Vidhan Sabha

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 …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi HC refuses to entertain pleas seeking UCC, cites SC observation

Hindustan Times

The Delhi high court on Friday refused to entertain pleas seeking implementation of the Uniform Civil Code, citing the Supreme Court’s observation in March that such issues are meant for the Parliament to decide. Former Karnataka high court chief justice Ritu Raj Awasthi-led 22nd Law Commission India in June sought suggestions on the UCC from the public and recognised religious …

Law India Court High Commission Supreme Delhi Hc

1 year, 2 months ago

The week in 5 charts | Gaganyaan test flight successful, PM flags off ‘Namo Bharat’, SC verdict on same-sex marriages, and more

The Hindu

Gaganyaan Test Flight Successful The Indian Space Research Organisation achieved a major milestone on Saturday by successfully conducting the Test Flight Abort Mission for the Gaganyaan mission. The primary objective of this Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission was to demonstrate the performance of the Crew Escape System as part of the Gaganyaan mission. PM Modi flags off ‘Namo Bharat’ Prime …

India Delhi Supreme Court Test Palestine Israel Hamas

1 year, 3 months ago

Constructing SYL canal is Punjab's responsibility, water dispute a separate issue, says Haryana CM

India TV News

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has said that the Supreme Court's decision regarding the Sutlej Yamuna Link canal is clear whereas the water dispute is a separate matter. Speaking on the SYL canal matter, the Haryana Chief Minister said that it's the responsibility of the Punjab government to respect the Supreme Court's ruling and complete the canal construction. Remarkable …

Women Haryana Chief Minister Rohtak Minister Chief Khattar

1 year, 5 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, …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi ordinance | Congress to oppose bill in Parliament; AAP welcomes support

The Hindu

The Congress on July 16 made it clear that it will not support the Centre’s ordinance on the control of services in Delhi and will oppose any such attempt of the Central government to “sabotage federalism” in the country. AAP’s Raghav Chadha said that the Congress’ “unequivocal opposition” to the Delhi ordinance was a “positive development” and the party also …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Two Days Before United Opposition Meet, Congress Remains Undecided On UCC

ABP News

A decision can have manifold possibilities and consequences and the same can happen if a certain decision is not made on time. A meeting of party leaders took place on Saturday over the UCC, Congress's KTS Tulsi told ANI. pic.twitter.com/43mOL5Y8Wl — ANI July 15, 2023 Meanwhile, Congress leader Salman Khurshid said that the UCC debate is not about black and …

India Kerala Opposition Parties Party Bjp Iuml

1 year, 5 months ago

Modi Govt Rakes Up UCC Issue before Polls to Vitiate Atmosphere: Owaisi in Letter to Law Commission

News 18

Submitting a detailed 33-page response to the Law Commission on the contentious Uniform Civil Code, Hyderabad MP and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen president Asaduddin Owaisi trained his guns at the Narendra Modi government, calling the proposed UCC a political exercise before every election in a bid to deflect people’s attention from issues like poverty, unemployment, and Chinese intrusion in border …

Law Hyderabad Personal Laws Hindu Muslims Commission Issue

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 Commission Pti Views Uniform Civil Code Ucc

1 year, 5 months ago

Uniform Civil Code: Law Commission receives over 50 lahks responses as deadline ends on July 14

Firstpost

On June 14, the Law Commission initiated a fresh consultation process on the Uniform Civil Code by seeking views from stakeholders, including public and recognised religious organisations, on the politically sensitive issue. The Law Commission has so far received over 50 lakh views online on the politically-sensitive issue of uniform civil code. “Since more than three years have lapsed from …

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‘UCC is to ensure rights, duties’

I'm not apologetic: VHP chief on High Court judge's 'majority's say' remark

BJP draws plan to reach out to STs in battleground J’khand

BJP Manifesto Outlines Plan to Ensure Safe and Inclusive Jharkhand

Elusive consensus: even those backing UCC demand exemption for tribal communities

Allies wary, seek clarity as PM Modi announces push for ‘secular code’

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

Aligarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Will BJP's Satish Kumar Gautam Score a Hat-trick?

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

Amid criticism by J-K political parties, Army cancels seminar on UCC in Kashmir

Muslim body favours UCC, Assam’s decision against child marriage

Register live-ins or face jail term up to 3 months, says UCC bill

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

Uniform Civil Code: Sec 144 to be in force around U’khand assembly during session

People gave BJP mandate to implement UCC: Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Delhi HC refuses to entertain pleas seeking UCC, cites SC observation

The week in 5 charts | Gaganyaan test flight successful, PM flags off ‘Namo Bharat’, SC verdict on same-sex marriages, and more

Constructing SYL canal is Punjab's responsibility, water dispute a separate issue, says Haryana CM

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

Delhi ordinance | Congress to oppose bill in Parliament; AAP welcomes support

Two Days Before United Opposition Meet, Congress Remains Undecided On UCC

Modi Govt Rakes Up UCC Issue before Polls to Vitiate Atmosphere: Owaisi in Letter to Law Commission

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

Uniform Civil Code: Law Commission receives over 50 lahks responses as deadline ends on July 14