Ucc Bill
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CM Suvendu Adhikari vows UCC, laws against love, land jihad in West Bengal; seeks 6-month time
West Bengal | Oct 04, 2026, 11:40 PM ISTAddressing a gathering in Kolkata to mark the birth centenary of VHP's former president Ashok Singhal, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the state government would bring the UCC, and laws against religious conversions, love and land jihad in West Bengal within six months.
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'Launch missile, I will stand alone': Owaisi dares BJP MLA Rameshwar Sharma over Qazi Camp remark
Madhya Pradesh | Sep 16, 2026, 01:15 PM ISTAIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi hit back at BJP MLA Rameshwar Sharma over his remarks about a missile strike on 'Kazi Camp', challenging him to actually carry out such a strike.
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Nitish Kumar calls key JD-U meeting amid UCC row; all MPs, MLAs, MLCs to discuss next move in Bihar
India | Sep 16, 2026, 08:15 AM ISTJD(U) chief Nitish Kumar has called a meeting of the party's MPs, MLAs and Legislative Council members in Patna amid the growing debate over the Uniform Civil Code. The meeting is expected to discuss the UCC as well as the Farakka Water Treaty.
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West Bengal govt forms 9-member committee under retired SC judge to review UCC Draft Bill
West Bengal | Jul 11, 2026, 12:09 PM ISTThe state plans to table this legislation during the upcoming August assembly session, while exempting indigenous communities.
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Maharashtra govt forms panel to draft UCC, Justice Ranjana Desai-led committee gets 6-month deadline
Maharashtra | Jul 09, 2026, 01:37 PM ISTThe Maharashtra government has constituted a seven-member committee led by retired Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Desai to prepare a draft Uniform Civil Code. The panel has six months to submit its report, with the state targeting the winter Assembly session for introducing the Bill.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, June 29, 2026
India | Jun 29, 2026, 07:40 PM ISTThe theft in the Ram Temple donation case has sparked a political controversy in UP, where assembly elections are scheduled for early next year. The Samajwadi Party has attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the incident and called for the strictest possible action against those responsible.
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Bill to curb violence passed in West Bengal Assembly; UCC to be presented before Cabinet on July 2
West Bengal | Jun 29, 2026, 07:23 PM ISTChief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, addressing the assembly, criticised the previous administration, alleging inaction on violence-related issues. He stated that the electorate had 'rejected the previous government' and added that while the opposition remains present, it is not strong.
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Will Madhya Pradesh implement UCC in July? CM Mohan Yadav signals move
Madhya Pradesh | Jun 17, 2026, 08:27 PM ISTThe Madhya Pradesh government may get the UCC bill passed during the five-day monsoon session scheduled from July 20 to 24.
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Muqabla: Modi's next plan is UCC, a warning bell for which group?
News | May 26, 2026, 03:30 AM ISTThe next step in India is legislation. Home Minister Amit Shah has clearly stated that preparations are underway to implement the UCC, but tribal communities need not fear this.
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MP sets stage for UCC: Justice Ranjana Desai-led expert panel formed to draft roadmap within 60 days
Madhya Pradesh | Apr 28, 2026, 12:20 PM ISTAccording to an official orders, the committee will review existing laws related to marriage, divorce, maintenance, inheritance, and adoption. It will also analyse legal frameworks from other states, particularly the models adopted by Gujarat and Uttarakhand.
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Gujarat: Panel submits final report on Uniform Civil Code, draft bill likely in ongoing session
Gujarat | Mar 17, 2026, 05:39 PM ISTThe five-member committee, led by retired Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, was formed in February last year to study the feasibility of implementing a common civil law in Gujarat. The panel was tasked with examining various aspects of personal laws and preparing a draft framework.
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Uttarakhand UCC completes one year; CM Dhami highlights milestones advancing equality and justice
India | Jan 27, 2026, 07:58 PM ISTThe UCC’s most visible impact has been in women’s empowerment and social justice. Practices such as halala, polygamy, child marriage, and triple talaq are now illegal under the new law. Notably, in the past year, no cases of halala or polygamy have been reported in the state.
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BJP releases video showcasing achievements in Modi 3.0, hints at UCC implementation next | WATCH
India | Apr 21, 2025, 08:04 AM ISTShared via the party's official X handle, the video is titled “Big Moves Under Modi 3.0 – The Journey’s Just Begun…” and offers a glimpse into the central government's next potential milestone — the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
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UCC: Gujarat forms panel to prepare draft for Uniform Civil Code in big move
Gujarat | Feb 04, 2025, 12:57 PM ISTGujarat CM Bhupendra Patel has set up a five-member panel, chaired by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Desai, to draft the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for the state. The committee will submit its report in 45 days, after which the Gujarat government will decide on UCC implementation.
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UCC implemented in Uttarakhand from today: What changes will come into effect? Check here
India | Jan 27, 2025, 06:09 PM ISTUCC in Uttarakhand: The state government implemented the Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Act to establish a streamlined framework for the creation and cancellation of wills and supplementary documents, known as codicils, under testamentary succession.
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Uttarakhand people want to implement UCC in the state, says Pushkar Singh Dhami | Exclusive
India | Jan 24, 2025, 03:55 PM ISTThe Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Act, 2024, implemented by the Uttarakhand government provides a well-organised framework for the creation and cancellation of wills and supplementary documents (codicil/testamentary succession), Dhami said.
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'We consulted all before formulating new criminal laws', says Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal
India | Jun 16, 2024, 07:44 PM ISTUnion Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal while addressing the conference on India’s Progressive Path in the Administration of Criminal Justice System said that all the states, along with CJI and Chief Justice of 16 high courts. However, only 18 states and UTs responded.
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'UCC will be enacted during third term of Modi govt': CM Yogi tells Rajat Sharma in Aap Ki Adalat
India | May 12, 2024, 12:09 AM ISTUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in India TV's iconic show 'Aap Ki Adalat' talked about the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), remark by the niece of Congress leader Salman Khurshid, Rahul Gandhi among other issues.
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Hindus in no way will benefit from UCC, says Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata | Apr 29, 2024, 04:54 PM ISTLok Sabha Elections 2024: In the upcoming third phase of Lok Sabha elections slated for May 7, West Bengal's 4 Lok Sabha constituencies— Maldaha Uttar, Maldaha Dakshin, Jangipur and Murshidabad will be heading to polls
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Rules for marriage, divorce, live-in relationships: Key features of Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code
India | Feb 06, 2024, 07:52 PM ISTThe Uttarakhand government tabled in the Assembly the Uniform Civil Code Bill, which when passed will be the first such legislation to be implemented in any state after Independence. Let's take a look at some key features of the Bill.