Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Approves Draft Bill for Uniform Civil Code, Excluding Tribes
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Why in news
The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approved a draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill on July 19, 2026, which seeks to standardize personal laws while exempting Scheduled Tribes.
Background
The bill was drafted by a committee led by retired Supreme Court Judge Ranjana Prakash Desai. It mandates marriage registration, prohibits polygamy, and requires affidavits for live-in relationships, specifically excluding Scheduled Tribes and communities protected under Part XXI of the Constitution.
Facts for Prelims
- ConstitutionPart XXI of the Constitution of India provides for the administration of Scheduled Tribes.
- Act / BillThe Madhya Pradesh UCC draft bill mandates marriage registration and prohibits polygamy.
- FactThe bill was approved by the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet on July 19, 2026.
For Mains
Q. Examine the constitutional challenges and social implications of implementing a Uniform Civil Code while providing exemptions to Scheduled Tribes.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Federal friction: Conflict between state-led legislative initiatives and the overarching constitutional mandate of Article 44.
- Pluralism vs. Uniformity: Balancing the right to cultural autonomy for tribes against the objective of a common civil law.
Keywords: Article 44 · Personal Laws · Scheduled Tribes · Constitutional Morality · Legal Uniformity
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