Uniform Civil Code
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UCC rumours sparks surge in nikah applications in Bhopal as Muslim families fear cousin marriage ban
Madhya Pradesh | Aug 14, 2026, 07:29 PM ISTRumours about the UCC banning cousin marriages have triggered a sharp rise in nikah applications in Bhopal, with daily numbers jumping from 30-40 to over 200. The Madhya Pradesh Waqf Board has clarified the provision cited in the controversy and sought to dispel fears among Muslim families.
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MP assembly passes UCC bill, polygamy, nikah halala prohibited; registration must for live-in
Madhya Pradesh | Jul 21, 2026, 04:34 PM ISTMadhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav called the bill's passage a "golden day" and hit out at the Congress party, which wanted to send it to a select committee for discussion. MP CM Yadav said that "this move (the bill) will liberate women from the suffering caused by polygamy."
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Ban on triple talaq, 'nikah halala' and polygamy: All you need to know about MP's UCC bill
Madhya Pradesh | Jul 20, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTThe Madhya Pradesh Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill will be up for discussion on Tuesday. The Bill prohibits polygamy and criminalises triple talaq and 'nikah halala'. Here is all you need to know about the bill.
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Madhya Pradesh cabinet approves UCC draft bill for presentation in state assembly: CM Mohan Yadav
Madhya Pradesh | Jul 19, 2026, 01:30 PM ISTThe Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has approved the draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill for introduction in the state Assembly. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said the move marks a significant step towards implementing a uniform civil law framework in the state.
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In big push for UCC, CM Mohan Yadav says 'only those with one marriage can reside in Madhya Pradesh'
Madhya Pradesh | Jul 17, 2026, 08:47 PM ISTSpeaking at an event in Katni, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has made a push for the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and said that only those with one marriage will now be able to legally reside in Madhya Pradesh, while adding that the era of Triple Talaq has ended in India.
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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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Bengal set to table UCC Bill next week? Suvendu Adhikari govt likely to move landmark proposal
West Bengal | Jun 25, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTThe BJP government in West Bengal, led by Shubhendu Adhikari, is reportedly preparing to introduce a Uniform Civil Code Bill in the Assembly next week. The move could make Bengal the fourth BJP-ruled state to advance UCC legislation.
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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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Ban on polygamy, registration of live-in relationships soon as Assam clears Uniform Civil Code
Assam | May 27, 2026, 03:41 PM ISTThe proposed law also includes stringent penalties, including up to seven years’ imprisonment for bigamy or polygamy and up to three months in jail for failing to register a live-in relationship.
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Assam govt tables Uniform Civil Code Bill in assembly, seeks to govern laws on marriage and divorce
India | May 25, 2026, 11:07 AM ISTAssam govt tables Uniform Civil Code Bill: CM Sarma said for the first time, Bill provides a legal framework for live-in relationships and by requiring registration, the law ensures that the rights of partners -- and any children born from such unions -- are formally recognised and protected.
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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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OPINION | UCC has done good to Uttarakhand, others should follow
India | Jan 29, 2026, 12:35 PM ISTOne 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 | 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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Ex-CJI Chandrachud bats for UCC: 'Important for us to realise this goal of Constitution'
India | Aug 02, 2025, 07:32 PM ISTDY 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 | Apr 06, 2025, 01:01 PM ISTUniform 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 | 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 Now Implemented in Uttarakhand: Key Changes You Need to Know
Originals | Jan 27, 2025, 07:59 PM ISTUCC 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 | Jan 27, 2025, 06:07 PM ISTUCC 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 | Jan 27, 2025, 05:36 PM ISTThe Uniform Civil Code (UCC) seeks to establish a set of uniform personal laws that apply to all citizens, regardless of religion, gender, or caste.