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Towards a gender just Uniform Civil Code

September 29, 2026 6:51 pm

Democratic, transparent consultations with individuals and organisations working on the rights of women, Adivasis, queer and transgender people, and persons with disabilities should be held, not as a formality but as a constitutional necessity

No Christian, Muslim representation in UCC committee, says Congress’ Dalwai in memorandum to Fadnavis

July 10, 2026 5:39 pm

The former Congress minister pointed out lack of religious diversity in the current UCC committee after CM Fadnavis announced the government's decision to form of a seven member committee to draft comprehensive rules for UCC.

'UCC committee hurts the federal structure' says Dotasra as Congress boycotts public hearings

July 08, 2026 3:37 pm

Party says BJP govt pushing deliberations without a draft, questions presence of RSS-linked outfit’s director on panel

Yogesh Kadam Maharashtra Uniform Civil Code

Uniform Civil Code in Maharashtra: Panel led by retired judge to prepare draft

June 23, 2026 2:53 pm

Minister of State (Home) Yogesh Kadam informed the state Legislative Assembly on Tuesday that the UCC will be implemented after receiving the report.

Madhya Pradesh fast-tracks UCC – but there’s some opposition

June 18, 2026 2:20 am

If the ruling party introduces the bill, the state will become the next BJP-ruled state after Uttarakhand to legislate a Uniform Civil Code, a long-standing ideological commitment of the party.

Assam passes UCC Bill: Opposition flags tribal exemption, Sarma says law not needed ‘where no cancer’

May 28, 2026 4:02 am

During 5-hour debate, several MLAs object to provision mandating registration of live-in relationships, CM Sarma defends clause claiming it ensures “responsibility” in the relationship

Daily Briefing: Express investigation reveals the real villain behind Delhi’s air crisis

May 25, 2026 9:32 am

In today's edition: classrooms turning into corporate equity firms, BCCI president Mithun Manhas on India-Pakistan relations, and more

UCC will not encroach upon rights of tribals: Shah

UCC will not encroach upon rights of tribals: Amit Shah

May 25, 2026 5:31 am

The statement is significant because the UCC has long been one of the core ideological projects of the RSS and BJP, and tribal groups in several regions have expressed apprehension that a common civil code could dilute customary tribal practices and community laws.

The demonstration took place ahead of the Gujarat Assembly debate on the Bill.

UCC protest outside Ahmedabad’s Jama Masjid: 4 men, 1 woman detained

March 21, 2026 2:06 pm

The protest comes in the backdrop of the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026, set to be taken up for discussion in the Assembly on March 24.

Gujarat UCC is a cut-copy-paste Bill that squanders opportunity for reform

March 21, 2026 12:55 pm

The provisions on void marriage, divorce, and remarriage closely track the language of the Hindu Marriage Act, while the chapter on live-in relationships is a replica of the Uttarakhand UCC