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Uniform Civil Code will be implemented at earliest, says Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

Speaking to ANI, more than a week after President Droupadi Murmu approved the bill, CM Dhami said, "We had promised the Uniform Civil Code to the people of Uttarakhand. When we went to the people during the 2022 election, we promised that we would implement the UCC soon after the new government was formed. We have kept that promise."

Govt-appointed panel framing rules for implementation of UCC in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand's implementation of the Uniform Civil Code faces delays as a panel headed by former chief secretary Shatrughna Singh works on framing rules. The UCC bill received presidential assent, making it law, with a focus on women's rights and banning discriminatory practices.

Assam takes big step towards UCC, repeals Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act

Assam Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said, "A very important decision has been taken in line with that. The Assam Muslim Marriage & Divorce Registration Act, 1935, will be repealed and no Muslim marriage or divorce will be registered under the Act. We want all such matters to be under the Special Marriage Act."

UCC panel studied reforms in Muslim-majority nations

The Uttarakhand committee on Uniform Civil Code conducted an extensive examination of several nations, including those with Muslim-majority populations, that have implemented similar changes aimed at achieving equality between men and women. Additionally, the panel analyzed the diverse paths of constitutional and legal reforms in personal laws and gender justice across various religions in India, encompassing Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam.

Uttarakhand gets a Uniform Civil Law

Uttarakhand assembly approved the Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2024, through a voice vote. This significant development positions the state as a potential model for other states interested in adopting the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Initially tabled in the assembly on Wednesday, the bill faced opposition from the main opposition party, Congress, which insisted on its referral to a select committee before passage. However, discussions on the UCC resumed in the House on Thursday, leading to the eventual passage of the bill.

Uttarakhand UCC live-in rules: Parental consent must, provisions also include jail, fine, and police inquiry

The UCC bill includes provisions for mandatory registration of live-in relationships, a complete ban on child marriage, and a uniform process for divorce. It also ensures equal rights to women in ancestral property and sets the minimum age for marriage at 18 for women and 21 for men in all communities. The UCC Bill respects religious beliefs and practices but does not apply to Scheduled Tribes or those with protected customary rights.

Uttarakhand Cabinet clears UCC draft; bill to be tabled during assembly session on Feb 6

The Uttarakhand Cabinet approved the UCC report, marking the fulfillment of a major promise made by the BJP before the Assembly polls. The UCC drafting committee, led by retired Supreme Court judge, submitted the draft to the Chief Minister. The government will present the UCC Bill in the Assembly. Once implemented, Uttarakhand will become the first state after independence to adopt the UCC.

UCC in Uttarakhand Assembly: District admin imposes section 144 around Vidhan Sabha

Dehradun District Magistrate Sonika said that during the assembly session starting Monday, there will be a ban on activities like demonstrations of organizations and communities in the designated area.

Uttarakhand Assembly to discuss UCC proposal today, CM to chair cabinet meet later

The proposal for the implementation of the UCC will be discussed in the Uttarakhand Assembly on Saturday. Chief Minister Dhami will chair a meeting of his cabinet after which the government will table the UCC Bill in the Assembly on February 6. The UCC drafting committee, led by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai, submitted the draft to Chief Minister Dhami on Friday. The UCC proposes uniform civil laws for all communities in the state. Once implemented, Uttarakhand will become the first Indian state after independence to adopt the UCC.

Uniform Civil Code draft submitted to Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

The state government-appointed panel, headed by retired Supreme Court Judge Ranjana Prakash Desai, submitted the draft of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. The UCC will establish a legal framework for uniform marriage, divorce, land, property, and inheritance laws for all citizens in the state, regardless of their religion.

Uniform Civil Code Committee to submit draft report to Uttarakhand government today

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that the committee responsible for preparing the draft of the Uniform Civil Code will submit it on Friday. The government plans to introduce the bill during the upcoming assembly session, which will take place from February 5 to 8.

Uttarakhand set to exempt tribals from UCC

The proposed Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code, which will be introduced in the state assembly next week, is set to exempt the state tribal population fully from its provisions. The code is likely to come with a clear exception for notified Scheduled Tribes. The Uttarakhand UCC committee had held talks with these communities on a uniform code and initially received support. However, tribal and ethnic communities across states have openly expressed their opposition to the imposition of any civil code that could impact their customs.

U'khand Assembly to pass bill on UCC during forthcoming session: Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that the state assembly will pass legislation on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in a special session starting February 5. The draft, prepared by an expert panel led by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai, will be submitted on February 2. Uttarakhand aims to be the first state in India to implement the UCC, fulfilling a major electoral promise.

Uttarakhand Assembly session to be held from February 5 to 8, UCC Bill to be presented

The Uttarakhand Assembly session is scheduled from February 5 to 8, as per the Assembly Secretariat's notification. During this session, the Pushkar Singh Dhami government plans to present the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill. According to government sources, the UCC bill will be introduced on February 6. Additionally, the government will also present a bill for a 10% horizontal reservation in government services for state agitators and their dependents.

Uniform Civil Code debate: Committee will submit UCC draft to govt on Feb 2, says Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Committee will submit UCC draft to govt on Feb 2: Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that the draft of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be submitted to the state government on Friday. A bill on the code will be introduced in the assembly session starting February 5 for its implementation in Uttarakhand. The committee, headed by former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai, was formed in 2022 by the Dhami government specifically to prepare the UCC draft for Uttarakhand. The BJP government aims to fulfill its promise of implementing the UCC in the state, making it the first state to have one.

"Work completed by UCC committee, report will be submitted on Feb 2" says CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that the UCC Committee has completed its work and will deliver its report on February 2. The committee was formed to implement the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand. After receiving the report, it will be presented to the Cabinet and action will be taken in the state assembly to enact the Uniform Civil Code Act.

UCC may bar religious divorce, remarriage on any pre-condition

UCC may take a nuanced position on coparcenary rights of male heirs in the Hindu Undivided Family system, citing equal succession rights for men and women. "Intent and aim of the report is equal rights for women at every front - from marriage to live-in relationships - in order to prevent victimisation, harassment, blackmail, crime and unfair treatment. Hence, the idea of divorce only through judicial proceedings and registration of live-in relationships," said a person in the known.

UCC bill set to be placed in Uttarakhand assembly

The five-member committee, which is headed by Supreme Court retired judge Ranjana Desai, includes former judge Pramod Kohli, former chief secretary of the Uttarakhand government Shatrughan Singh, social activist Manu Gaur and Doon University VC Surekha Dangwal. The panel toured the state and took suggestions from the public to complete its task of preparing the draft report for the implementation of UCC in the state. The committee may submit its report to the state government before the beginning of the session of the state assembly.

Tenure of UCC draft committee extended by another 15 days, says Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced a 15-day extension for the expert committee drafting the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for the state. The committee, headed by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, has almost completed its task and the draft will be compiled soon. The Chief Minister stated that once the draft is received, steps will be taken to convene an Assembly session. This is the fourth time the committee's tenure has been extended, with the latest extension being four months. The UCC aims to establish a common set of laws for marriage, inheritance, adoption, and other matters in Uttarakhand.

Will receive draft this new year and plan our next action: CM Pushkar Dhami on UCC implementation

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that the government will receive the draft of the Uniform Civil Code in the new year. The UCC, which proposes a common set of laws dealing with marriage, inheritance, and adoption, was promised to the people of the state in the run-up to the 2022 assembly polls in Uttarakhand.

Expert committee to submit UCC draft to state govt soon: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that the draft of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for the state is ready, and the expert committee will soon hand it over to the government for review. Dhami emphasized the significance of introducing the UCC, likening it to the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya and the abrogation of Article 370.

Assam Governor forms committee to draft laws to ban polygamy and interfaith marriages

The Governor of Assam has formed a five-member committee to draft legislation that would ban polygamy and inter-religious marriages by false identity, also known as "Love Jihad." The committee, which includes the Advocate General of Assam and the Assam Director General of Police, has been given 45 days to submit the draft legislation. The Assam government had previously sought public comments on the proposed law, with the majority of responses supporting the bill. The Expert Committee's report recommended that the state legislature is competent to enact a law to ban polygamy, citing constitutional provisions and court rulings.