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  OPINION | UCC has done good to Uttarakhand, others should follow

  India | January 29, 2026 12:35 IST

  One year after Uttarakhand implemented the Uniform Civil Code, the state has reported strong positive outcomes. Daily marriage registrations have surged from 67 to over 1,400, with nearly five lakh marriages recorded last year.

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  Uttarakhand UCC completes one year; CM Dhami highlights milestones advancing equality and justice

  India | January 27, 2026 19:58 IST

  The 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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  Ex-CJI Chandrachud bats for UCC: 'Important for us to realise this goal of Constitution'

  India | August 02, 2025 19:32 IST

  DY Chandrachud, however, said that the UCC should be brought in only after taking all segments of the country and the society into confidence, and it should be ensured that the Uniform Civil Code would be in their interest.

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  Karnataka HC urges Centre, state govts to implement UCC: 'Country needs Uniform Civil Code'

  Karnataka | April 06, 2025 13:01 IST

  Uniform Civil Code: The strong recommendation came from a single-judge bench presided over by Justice Hanchate Sanjeev Kumar while ruling on a civil appeal involving a property dispute.

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  UCC: Gujarat forms panel to prepare draft for Uniform Civil Code in big move

  Gujarat | February 04, 2025 12:57 IST

  Gujarat 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 Now Implemented in Uttarakhand: Key Changes You Need to Know

  Originals | January 27, 2025 19:59 IST

  UCC in Uttarakhand: The state government has implemented the Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Act to create a unified framework for the creation and cancellation of wills and codicils under testamentary succession. Watch the video to know more.

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  Halala and Iddat practices banned in Uttarakhand after UCC implementation: Here's what it means

  India | January 27, 2025 18:07 IST

  UCC in Uttarakhand: Uttarakhand became the first Indian state after independence to implement the Uniform Civil Code with the ruling BJP fulfilling a major commitment made ahead of the 2022 Assembly polls.

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  Uttarakhand becomes first Indian state after independence to implement UCC, CM Dhami launches portal

  India | January 27, 2025 17:36 IST

  The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) seeks to establish a set of uniform personal laws that apply to all citizens, regardless of religion, gender, or caste.

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

  India | January 27, 2025 18:09 IST

  UCC 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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  UCC will be implemented in Uttarakhand on January 27, CM Dhami to launch portal

  India | January 27, 2025 18:08 IST

  Chief Minister’s secretary Shailesh Bagoli said that this will make Uttarakhand the first state in India after Independence to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).

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  UCC manual gets Uttarakhand Cabinet approval, implementation dates to be announced soon

  India | January 27, 2025 18:08 IST

  UCC in Uttarakhand: The implementation of the UCC will provide a legal framework for uniform marriage, divorce, land, property and inheritance laws for all citizens across all faiths in the state.

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

  India | December 18, 2024 17:47 IST

  Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami recalled that in the first cabinet meeting of the newly-formed government in March 2022, a decision was made to constitute an expert committee to study and implement the UCC in the state.

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  Hemant Soren says will not allow UCC in Jharkhand: Can state refuse laws framed by Centre? Explained

  Explainers | November 04, 2024 18:22 IST

  UCC in Jharkhand: States are generally required to implement laws framed by the central government. As per Article 256 of the Constitution, all states are obligated to implement laws passed by Parliament.

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  PM Modi says a 'secular' civil code should replace current 'communal' civil code

  India | August 15, 2024 9:37 IST

  Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day, PM Modi spoke about a range of issues, including assault against women, and violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh .

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  UCC debate is back in spotlight: Where do Constitution and political parties stand on issue? | READ

  India | July 12, 2024 14:43 IST

  The UCC has been a long-standing agenda of the BJP and the party has raised the issue on a number of instances. The Supreme Court has also made several observations on the UCC in different cases. However, all the political parties have not been seen on the same page on the issue.

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  'We consulted all before formulating new criminal laws', says Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal

  India | June 16, 2024 19:44 IST

  Union 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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  Modi 3.0: How Coalition Govt Could Impact BJP's Programs like Uniform Civil Code & Agnipath Scheme?

  News | June 07, 2024 17:35 IST

  Modi's third term will heavily rely on alliance partners such as the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the Janata Dal (United) (JD{U}), making Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar the kingmakers in this election.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Why did Islam, Taliban, graveyard come in the elections?

  Aaj Ki Baat | May 24, 2024 22:53 IST

  Before the sixth phase of voting tomorrow, Hindu Muslims have become a big issue in the elections... Today Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Congress opposes Ram Mandir... Uniform is against the civil code... Because Congress is the country. wants to implement Sharia in Uttar Pradesh....

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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 0:09 IST

  Uttar 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

  April 29, 2024 16:54 IST

  Lok 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