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uniform civil code (UCC)

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Needed: A less intrusive, more inclusive civil code

As Uttarakhand paves the way for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), it faces complexities in balancing tradition and modernity

15 Feb 2024 12:00 AM

Shobhaa De | Mandatory registration of ‘live-ins’? Way over the top!

Uttarakhand's new law on live-in relationships faces criticism for intruding into personal lives; concerns for women's autonomy.

10 Feb 2024 12:18 AM

Uttarakhand first to pass UCCbill

The bill will now be sent to Uttarakhand governor Lt, Gen. Gurmit Singh and President Murmu for their assent, after which it will become law

08 Feb 2024 1:36 AM

AA Edit | UCC can’t be state-specific; ‘live-in’ rules are troubling

The provision to ensure equal rights in property to the sons and daughters of all faiths is also a welcome move

08 Feb 2024 12:00 AM

AA Edit | UCC: Make haste slowly... Ensure justice for all first

It is a fact that the personal laws of several communities are not in line with the idea of freedom of a modern society.

07 Jul 2023 12:01 AM

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Mohan Guruswamy | The Need For A Common And Secular Civil Code

All personal laws in India are misogynistic and medieval.

04 Jul 2023 12:05 AM

Aakar Patel | Why the BJP is pushing hard for a Uniform Civil Code now

It’s not only one community that will see its personal laws on inheritance, marriage, divorce change, but all communities if there is a UCC

27 Jun 2023 12:10 AM

AA Edit | To bring UCC, keep politics out

The government must initiate efforts to create a common consensus amongst citizens and prepare the nation for its implementation.

16 Jun 2023 12:10 AM

BJP committed to bring UCC once democratic discussions are over: Shah

Shah said Uniform Civil Code is the BJP's promise to the people of this country from the Jan Sangh days

24 Nov 2022 1:29 PM

Sunil Gatade | Gujarat UCC focus to divert attention from Morbi?

BJP believes that Kejriwal’s party will cut into the votes of the Congress

15 Nov 2022 12:17 AM

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Pavan K Varma | Do not weaponise the Uniform Civil Code

It is a pity that the BJP has essentially made Uniform Civil Code a weapon to target specific religious communities

21 Aug 2022 7:19 AM

Uniform Civil Code a good step, open to implementing it in Himachal: CM Thakur

In Himachal, the ruling BJP is facing a new challenger in AAP which had recently won the neighbouring state of Punjab

25 Apr 2022 1:05 PM

AA Edit | Uniform Civil Code: Wider nationwide debate needed

A UCC essentially governs marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption of the citizens

25 Apr 2022 3:08 AM

UP seriously considering enforcing of UCC: Dy CM

The CM had spoken in favour of one law for the country and had said the matter will be taken up at the right time, said Keshav Prasad

24 Apr 2022 1:28 AM

If voted to power, BJP to form panel on Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand: Dhami

The announcement by Pushkar Singh Dhami attracted severe criticism of the BJP, especially the timing of it, by Opposition parties

13 Feb 2022 7:32 AM

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Equality within communities the key, not between communities

Rather than enacting a UCC, the Law Commission has recommended that family laws of every religion must be reformed to render them gender-just.

12 Sep 2018 1:37 AM

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