Uniform Civil Code News
Notably, during a speech in Uttarakhand on April 14, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hinted at the implementation of the UCC across India.
The committee will also meet religious leaders, including from the Muslim community, to prepare the report, a senior government official said.
The implementation of the UCC is also a fulfillment of a major pre-poll promise made by Dhami to the people of the state during the 2022 Assembly polls, which saw the BJP retaining power for a second consecutive term.
The Uniform Civil Code Act governs and regulates the laws relating to marriage and divorce, succession, live-in relationships and related matters.
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The amended rules, examined by the Law Department, were discussed and finalised during the meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.
Uttarakhand is the first state in the country to have UCC Act, which seeks to establish a uniform and an equal set of rules on marriage, divorce, succession and inheritance for all citizens in the state, except the Scheduled Tribes (STs), irrespective of religion.
The UCC was a part of BJP's manifesto. We incorporate things in the manifesto only when we think it is possible, said Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal.
Amit Shah accused the Congress party of introducing ‘appeasement politics’ and treating the Constitution like a ‘private fiefdom’ of one family.
Himanta Biswa Sarma was addressing a rally in Begusarai, he said that NDA needs to secure victory on over 400 seats in Lok Sabha elections to implement UCC and build a temple on Krishna Janmasthan in Mathura.
Addressing the media, Mallabarua said the Assam Muslim Marriage & Divorce Registration Act, 1935, under which 94 Muslim registrars are still functioning, has been repealed today.
Uttarakhand Clears Uniform Civil Code Bill: With this, Uttarakhand has become the first state in the country to implement the Uniform Civil Code.
Battle Over UCC: Tonight on DNA, we delve into the regulations concerning marriage, divorce, property rights, and live-in relationships under the Uniform Civil Code.
Introduction of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in Uttarakhand has sparked significant debate and discussion among political leaders.
As per the law, registration of live-in relationships will not be permitted in cases deemed against public policy and morality.
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