India News | The Prime Minister emphasised that with the blessings of Baba Kedarnath, Badrinath, and Maa Ganga, the National Games had commenced.

'UCC will strengthen spirit of democracy': PM Modi praises Uttarakhand govt for implementing Uniform Civil Code

India News | Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the UCC portal and rules on January 27, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the state's journey towards social justice and equality. 

Uttarakhand makes history as India’s first state to implement Uniform Civil Code

Uttarakhand will be implementing the Uniform Civil Code today, making it the first Indian state to put into effect such a law.

Uttarakhand becomes first Indian state to enforce Uniform Civil Code: What's ahead?

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Parents must be told if their children, aged 18-21, are in live-in relationship: Uttarakhand panel

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Indian state Uttarakhand has taken a bold step with its new Uniform Civil Code bill mandating the registration of live-in relationships, but at what cost? Vikram Chandra decodes how this law will impact personal freedom and privacy with senior Supreme Court advocate Karuna Nundy and Gender Rights activist, Deepika Narayan Bharadwaj.

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India: Uttarakhand Assembly passes historic Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill

The Indian state of Uttarakhand, has presented a bill on personal laws that will apply across religions. It is called the Uniform Civil Code. The draft bill includes recommendations such as banning polygamy and granting equal inheritance rights to sons and daughters.

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India's Uttarakhand government has tabled the contentious Uniform Civil Code bill in state assembly. What are the key provisions? And why are contents of the bill controversial?

Uttarakhand government tables UCC bill

India: Uniform Civil Code Bill tabled in Uttarakhand assembly by CM Dhami

New divorce laws, no polygamy: India's Uttarakhand bats for UCC, here's all you need to know about the bill

Uttarakhand may soon have a Uniform Civil Code. The Uttarakhand Cabinet has approved the final draft of the Uniform Civil Code. The 800-page report was submitted by a high-level government-appointed committee. The committee, however, recommended to exempt tribal communities from the purview of the legislation. What is the Uniform Civil Code?

UCC final draft to be tabled in Uttarakhand assembly

India's Uttarakhand cabinet has proofed the Uniform Civil Code draft report. The draft submitted by a five-member UCC panel will now be tabled during a specially convened assembly session on February 6th.

Uttarakhand: Uniform Civil Code bill to be tabled in assembly on February 6th

India: BJP-ruled Uttarakhand to move bill for Uniform Civil Code; seeks to abolish polygamy

The Indian government has formed a committee to explore the feasibility of its 'One Nation, One Election' plan. The panel will be headed by the former President of India Ramnath Kovind. This move comes ahead of the special session that has been called for both houses of Parliament.

One nation, one election: Not 'one', but simultaneous elections

The Indian government has formed a committee to explore the feasibility of its 'One Nation, One Election' plan. The panel will be headed by the former President of India Ramnath Kovind. This move comes ahead of the special session has been called for both the houses Parliament.

India: Government forms panel on 'One nation, one election'; Will Uniform Civil Code be tabled?

India: 'It will hurt...' Muslim law board writes to Law Commission opposing Uniform Civil Code

A high-profile meeting of a 30-member Parliamentary committee is scheduled to discuss the contentious issue of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India. It will examine the implementation of standardized laws applicable to all citizens irrespective of gender, religion and caste.

Parliamentary committee meeting on Uniform Civil Code sparks debate in India

We will support Uniform Civil Code, says Himachal minister from Congress Vikramaditya Singh

India: Uniform Civil Code bill likely to be tabled in upcoming monsoon session of parliament, says report