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What is Uniform Civil Code

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What is Uniform Civil Code

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) calls for the formulation of one law for India, which would be applicable to all religious communities in matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption. The code comes under Article 44 of the Constitution, which lays down that the state shall endeavour to secure a Uniform Civil Code for the citizens throughout the territory of India.
 
The issue has been at the center of political narrative and debate for over a century and a priority agenda for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) which has been pushing for the legislation in Parliament. The saffron party was the
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In secular nation, should there be common law for every religion or not: HM

Concluding the discussion in the Rajya Sabha on the 75 years of adoption of the Constitution, Amit Shah also lashed out at Congress over its allegations concerning Electronic Voting Machines

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Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 7:41 AM IST

Those who speak truth are threatened with impeachment: Yogi Adityanath

Speaking at the World Hindu Economic Forum 2024, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath also accused the Congress of practicing double standards

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Updated On : 15 Dec 2024 | 6:38 AM IST

NGO writes to CJI, seeks probe against Allahabad HC judge for his remarks

The call comes in the wake of remarks made by Justice Yadav at a Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) event

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Updated On : 10 Dec 2024 | 12:35 PM IST

Uniform Civil Code won't be allowed in Jharkhand, says CM Hemant Soren

Soren emphasised that Jharkhand would adhere only to the Chotanagpur Tenancy (CNT) and Santhal Pargana Tenancy (SPT) Acts to protect tribal culture, land, and rights

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Updated On : 03 Nov 2024 | 6:52 PM IST

BJP to implement UCC in Jharkhand, tribals to be out of its ambit: Shah

The Home Minister said that BJP will bring in a law to take back land from infiltrators in Jharkhand and identify and deport the illegal immigrants

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Updated On : 03 Nov 2024 | 2:25 PM IST

Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code report submitted to CM: What it says

The state has developed a mobile application to assist citizens with queries related to the UCC

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Updated On : 18 Oct 2024 | 3:13 PM IST

UCC draft committee puts final seal, will submit report to CM Dhami

Singh told ANI that the UCC Code has been made in public interest. He said that without visiting the government office, people can register etc. through the UCC web portal or app

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Updated On : 09 Oct 2024 | 9:30 AM IST

Singhvi slams govt over consensus for secular civil code, says 'jumlebazi'

There is nothing wrong with concepts if they are implemented with consensus, Singhvi said

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Updated On : 03 Sep 2024 | 1:12 PM IST

Uttarakhand to implement Uniform Civil Code by November 9, says CM Dhami

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that the government will implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand by November 9, which is the state's foundation day

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Updated On : 28 Aug 2024 | 4:14 PM IST

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Updated On : 18 Aug 2024 | 11:08 PM IST

Most BJP allies refrain from supporting UCC, positive to simultaneous polls

The JD(U), BJP's second biggest ally, said the party supports any such reform but its spokesperson KC Tyagi added that it must be pushed only after evolving a consensus by speaking to all stakeholders

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Updated On : 16 Aug 2024 | 5:51 PM IST

BJP neither secular nor civil: Kapil Sibal on PM Modi's remarks on UCC

In a post on X, Sibal asserted that a secular and civil country is the need of the hour

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Updated On : 16 Aug 2024 | 11:59 AM IST

PM Modi bats for Uniform Civil Code in I-day speech. What is UCC? Explained

In his speech from the Red Fort on India's 78th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the existing civil code is divisive and needs to be done away with

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Updated On : 15 Aug 2024 | 12:45 PM IST

U'khand HC grants protection to live-in couple if they register under UCC

The order came as a surprise as the UCC is yet to be implemented in Uttarakhand

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Updated On : 20 Jul 2024 | 1:58 PM IST

Parents should be kept informed about live-in couples: U'khand's UCC panel

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, passed by the Uttarakhand Assembly on February 7, became a law with President Droupadi Murmu giving her assent to it on March 11

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Updated On : 12 Jul 2024 | 6:46 PM IST

Uttarakhand govt releases expert committee's report on Uniform Civil Code

While speaking to the media, Singh said, "The details of the UCC are given on the website http://ucc.uk.gov.in . You can read the report of the Expert Committee on the website."

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Updated On : 12 Jul 2024 | 3:54 PM IST

UCC adopted by Uttarakhand will become equality template for all: CM Dhami

Uttarakhand is the first state in the country after Independence to adopt the UCC

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Updated On : 24 Jun 2024 | 6:43 AM IST

Lok Sabha polls 2024: We fulfil our manifesto promises, PM Modi on UCC

Before the Lok Sabha elections were announced, Modi had asked all ministries to prepare a 100-day plan for implementation of projects for the next government

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Updated On : 20 May 2024 | 1:50 PM IST

LS polls: PoK will merge with India if BJP gets 400 seats, says Himanta

Addressing an election rally in Jharkhand's Ramgarh, he said the BJP needs to secure over 400 seats to also implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) across the country

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Updated On : 16 May 2024 | 6:40 AM IST

Muslims can't claim rights in live-in relationship when having spouse: HC

The petitioners claimed that they were in a live-in relationship but the woman's parents lodged a police complaint accusing Khan of kidnapping and inducing her to marry him

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Updated On : 09 May 2024 | 7:04 AM IST