With reference to the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026, consider the following statements: 1. The bill unifies personal laws regarding marriage, divorce, and succession. 2. The provisions of the bill do not apply to Scheduled Tribes. 3. The bill sets the marriage age at 18 years for both men and women. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Gujarat becomes second state to receive presidential assent for Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Constitution, amendments & basic structure· Prelims + Mains· 2 October 2026

UCC implementation and tribal rights: a key GS2 topic on personal laws and constitutionalism.

Why in news

Gujarat became the second state after Uttarakhand to receive presidential assent for its Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill 2026, which unifies personal laws for marriage, divorce, and succession.

Background

The Gujarat UCC Bill 2026 prohibits polygamy and sets the marriage age at 21 for men and 18 for women.

Facts for Prelims

Act / BillGujarat UCC Bill 2026: Unifies rules for marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships.
FactMarriage age requirements: 21 years for men and 18 years for women.
FactExemptions: The provisions of the Gujarat UCC do not apply to Scheduled Tribes.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026, consider the following statements:

The bill unifies personal laws regarding marriage, divorce, and succession.
The provisions of the bill do not apply to Scheduled Tribes.
The bill sets the marriage age at 18 years for both men and women.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The bill sets the marriage age at 21 years for men and 18 years for women.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the constitutional challenges and social implications of implementing a Uniform Civil Code while preserving the customary rights of Scheduled Tribes.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Constitutional balance: Reconciling Article 44 (UCC) with the protection of tribal customary rights.
Legal uniformity: Standardizing civil entitlements like inheritance and succession across diverse personal laws.
Administrative oversight: Implications of mandatory registration for live-in relationships and marriage.

Keywords: Uniform Civil Code · Personal Laws · Scheduled Tribes · Constitutionalism · Legal Uniformity · Customary Rights

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