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Meghwal hopeful about UCC implementation
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal expressed hope for implementing the Uniform Civil Code, citing states like Goa and Uttarakhand. BJP manifesto includes UCC. JDU seeks consensus on UCC implementation.
UCC part of our agenda: Meghwal
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal addressed the challenges related to the Collegium system, the role of the chief justice of India, and the ongoing discussions between the government and the top court.
UCC, 'One Nation, One Election' to be implemented in next term: Amit Shah
In a wide-ranging interview with PTI, Shah said the Modi govt in its next term will also implement 'One Nation, One Election' as the time has come for the elections to be held simultaneously in the country. The senior BJP leader further said the simultaneous elections will also bring down costs.
Telcos push for compliance parity with OTTs on pesky calls & SMSes
"The industry has developed various modules over the DLT framework, which have been reasonably successful, considering the noticeable decline in the volume of unsolicited commercial communications (UCC) originating from SMS over the last couple of years. But UCC from voice calls is still an issue that the regulator and operators are working together to address," S P Kochhar, director general, Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), said Tuesday.
COAI hopes Consumer Affairs Ministry's draft guidelines will help tackle pesky calls
The Consumer Affairs Ministry's draft guidelines, supported by COAI, aim to tackle unregistered telemarketers. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India introduced TCCCPR with DLT to curb pesky communications and address voice call issues.
Telcos, tech players join forces to counter pesky calls/SMS
Telecom operators in India leverage blockchain-based DLT to combat pesky calls, SMS phishing, and protect users. Collaboration with COAI, Trai, and regulators to implement consent frameworks and draft consumer protection guidelines.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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