Gujarat Government tables UCC Bill in Assembly
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Why in news
The Gujarat Government tabled the 'Gujarat Uniform Civil Code, 2026' Bill in its Legislative Assembly to establish a common legal framework for personal laws across religions.
Background
The bill was tabled by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and proposes a unified code for marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships. If passed, Gujarat will become the second state in India to enact a UCC after Uttarakhand.
Facts for Prelims
- FactGujarat is the second state in India to enact a Uniform Civil Code legislation after Uttarakhand.
- Act / BillThe Gujarat Uniform Civil Code, 2026 Bill covers marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships.
- FactThe proposed law applies to residents within Gujarat and those residing outside its borders.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the constitutional validity and social implications of state-level Uniform Civil Code legislations in the context of India's secular fabric.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Federal friction: Conflict between state-led personal law reforms and the overarching constitutional mandate of Article 44.
- Pluralism vs. Uniformity: Balancing the protection of minority religious personal laws with the objective of a common civil code.
Keywords: Article 44 · Personal Laws · Uniform Civil Code · Federalism · Secularism
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