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Uttarakhand: Panel's Tenure To Draft Uniform Civil Code Extended By Four Months

After the second extension which was supposed to end on September 27, the Additional Chief Secretary has issued an order announcing the third extension for the drafting panel of the Uniform Civil Code for Uttarakhand by four...

23 September 2023

Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio.

Nagaland: All Parties In State Assembly Unanimously Reject UCC, Forest Conservation Act

Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio is optimistic that the Centre will not allow itself to compromise on its agreement, or fail to take account of the constitutional provisions for Nagas. He also said that a letter from the state...

12 September 2023

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala Assembly Unanimously Passes Resolution Against Implementing Uniform Civil Code

After Mizoram, Kerala Assembly unanimously passes a resolution against the Centre's move to implement Uniform Civil Code in the country. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the UCC was based upon the Hindu text of...

08 August 2023

A Big Chunk: According to the 2011 census, Jharkhand alone accounts for a tribal population of 87 lakh

Tribal Anxiety Over One Nation, One Election

Tribal leaders restive, express concern over India’s homogenisation push

22 September 2023

President Droupadi Murmu

Amid UCC Debate, President Murmu Hails Goa's Common Civil Code: 'Good Example For The Country'

UCC has been a matter of debate for the past several months and has received criticism from several experts, as well as the Opposition.

22 August 2023

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala Govt To Move Resolution In State Assembly Against Centre's Plan To Implement UCC

In the State Assembly on Tuesday, the Left government in Kerala will move a resolution to urge the BJP-led Central government to abandon its plan to implement a Uniform Civil Code in the country.

07 August 2023

A protest over the demand for Women's Reservation Bill.

'Bharat', Women's Reservation Bill And 'One Election' Debate: Buzz Gets Louder Over Parliament Special Session

From renaming India as 'Bharat', to the long-pending women's reservation bill and 'one nation, one election' proposal, speculations are rife over what the Centre has on agenda for the Parliament special session and nearly...

13 September 2023

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Assam government to enact a law to end polygamy

Expert Committee Submits Report On Assam's Legislative Competence To End Polygamy

On July 13, Sarma had said the Assam government conveyed to the authorities concerned that it was in support of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and wanted to ban polygamy immediately in the state.

06 August 2023

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29 July 2023
Disability Rights Advocates Urge Law Commission To Prioritize Rights Of Persons With Disabilities In Uniform Civil Code

Disability Rights Advocates Urge Law Commission To Prioritize Rights Of Persons With Disabilities In Uniform Civil Code

With about 220 groups and advocates voicing their concerns and recommendations, they seek to ensure the UCC aligns with existing laws protecting PwDs,...


26 July 2023
ED, CBI, IT Only Three Strong Parties In NDA, Claims Uddhav Thackeray

ED, CBI, IT Only Three Strong Parties In NDA, Claims Uddhav Thackeray

On the issue of Uniform Civil Code, Thackeray said the BJP should first bring a law for a ban on cow slaughter from Kashmir to Kanyakumari.


23 July 2023
Uniform Civil Code: RSS-Affiliated Muslim Rashtriya Manch Delegation Meets Law Commission Chairman, Submits Suggestions

Uniform Civil Code: RSS-Affiliated Muslim Rashtriya Manch Delegation Meets Law Commission Chairman, Submits Suggestions

During the meeting, Justice Awasthi noted that there is a lot of confusion among various sections of society with regard to the drafting of a UCC but people...


21 July 2023
Fresh Consultations On Uniform Civil Code To Be Held After Various Court Orders On Matter

Fresh Consultations On Uniform Civil Code To Be Held After Various Court Orders On Matter

On June 14, the Law Commission initiated a fresh consultation process on the UCC by seeking views from stakeholders, including public and recognised religious...


20 July 2023
'Will It Protect Religious Rights?': Parliament Monsoon Session Opens To Questions On Uniform Civil Code In Lok Sabha

'Will It Protect Religious Rights?': Parliament Monsoon Session Opens To Questions On Uniform Civil Code In Lok Sabha

Although the Bill did not find a mention in the list of 31 Bills to be taken for discussion by the Parliament, several MPs including Saugata Roy, Ravneet Singh...


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13 July 2023
UCC: Stalin Opposes One-Size-Fits-All Approach, Writes To Writes To Law Commission Expressing TN’s Strong Opposition

UCC: Stalin Opposes One-Size-Fits-All Approach, Writes To Writes To Law Commission Expressing TN’s Strong Opposition

He said the country prides itself on being a secular nation that respects and protects the rights of minorities through Article 29 of the Constitution. The...


11 July 2023
Non-Muslims Will Suffer More Than Muslims From Uniform Civil Code: AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi

Non-Muslims Will Suffer More Than Muslims From Uniform Civil Code: AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday said tall claims are being made that Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is neeed to teach a lesson to Muslims but in reality, the...


11 July 2023
Law Commission Gets 46 Lakh Responses On Uniform Civil Code

Law Commission Gets 46 Lakh Responses On Uniform Civil Code

As the deadline to send views on the Uniform Civil Code ends in two days, the Law Commission has so far received nearly 46 lakh responses, sources said on...


11 July 2023
House Calls: How RSS's Pracharaks Are Seeking To Convert People To 'Hindu Way Of Life'

House Calls: How RSS's Pracharaks Are Seeking To Convert People To 'Hindu Way Of Life'

The Sangh Parivar has adopted a new strategy to increase its audience. Its members visit households to convert people to the ‘Hindu way of life’


10 July 2023
Telangana CM K Chandrashekhar Rao Opposes UCC After Meeting With Owaisi

Telangana CM K Chandrashekhar Rao Opposes UCC After Meeting With Owaisi

Telangana chief minister and BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao called the Centre's proposal a 'decision to divide the people' in a country 'known for its unity in...


09 July 2023
Don't Submit Universal Civil Code Report In Haste, Understand Tribals' Practices First: RSS Tribal Body To Law Panel

Don't Submit Universal Civil Code Report In Haste, Understand Tribals' Practices First: RSS Tribal Body To Law Panel

On Sunday, The RSS-affiliated Akhil Bharatiya Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram welcomed the suggestion of a parliamentary committee chairman Sushil Modi to keep tribals...


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09 July 2023
Arunachal Pradesh NPP President Likha Saaya Calls Party 'Secular', To Oppose UCC Implementation In State

Arunachal Pradesh NPP President Likha Saaya Calls Party 'Secular', To Oppose UCC Implementation In State

The working president of the National People's Party in Arunachal Pradesh Likha Saaya claimed that even though his party is in alliance with the Bharatiya...


06 July 2023
Stalin Again Hits Out At BJP-Led Centre For Bid To Usher In The UCC

Stalin Again Hits Out At BJP-Led Centre For Bid To Usher In The UCC

Referring to the Uniform Civil Code proposal, Stalin said the nation already has civil and criminal laws.


06 July 2023
Uniform Civil Code A Difficult Issue: Amartya Sen

Uniform Civil Code A Difficult Issue: Amartya Sen

The UCC refers to a common set of laws on marriage, divorce and inheritance that would be applicable to all Indian citizens irrespective of religion, tribe or...


05 July 2023
Muslim Law Body Opposes Uniform Civil Code, Says 'Constitution Itself Not Uniform'

Muslim Law Body Opposes Uniform Civil Code, Says 'Constitution Itself Not Uniform'

The Muslim board appealed people to register their protest in large number against the Uniform Civil Code and is of the view that imposing only one law in the...


04 July 2023
Tribals In Odisha Hold Protest Against Uniform Civil Code

Tribals In Odisha Hold Protest Against Uniform Civil Code

Several people belonging to the tribal communities in Odisha held protests in Keonjhar against the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in the country.


04 July 2023
BJP Asks Himachal CM To Clear Stand On Uniform Civil Code

BJP Asks Himachal CM To Clear Stand On Uniform Civil Code

In the statement, Bindal also asked Sukhu to clear his stance on the issue. Singh on Friday extended his "full support" for a uniform civil code while urging...


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