Uniform Civil Code (UCC) refers to a proposed set of common laws that would govern personal matters, including marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption, for all citizens of a country.
The code comes under Article 44 of the Constitution, which lays down that the state shall endeavor to secure a Uniform Civil Code for the citizens of India.
The objective of a Uniform Civil Code is to ensure equality, justice, and non-discrimination in personal matters. Additionally, it aims to replace the existing personal laws based on religious communities and establish a single unified code applicable to all individuals, regardless of their religious beliefs.
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In this episode of News Today, the focus is on the high-stakes peace negotiations between the United States and Iran, which will be held in Islamabad on Saturday.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah released the BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' for the West Bengal elections, promising the Uniform Civil Code, the 7th Pay Commission, and a monthly cash transfer of Rs 3,000 for women.
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran against charging fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its 'Sankalp Patra' for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, outlining a comprehensive roadmap for the state's development.
In an interview, Gujarat's Deputy Chief Minister, Harsh Sanghvi, detailed the state's new Uniform Civil Code (UCC), positioning it as a law for gender justice. Following Uttarakhand, Gujarat has become the second state to pass a UCC bill, which aims to create a common legal framework for marriage, divorce, and succession for all communities. Sanghvi, who also manages the Home, Police, and Transport portfolios, noted that the legislation was drafted after the Justice Ranjana Desai Committee reviewed over 20 lakh public suggestions. Key provisions include the mandatory registration of marriages and live-in relationships, a measure intended to protect women from fraudulent relationships. The law also grants legitimate status to children born from live-in unions and allows deserted women to claim maintenance. Sanghvi clarified that while parental notification is required for marriage registration, their consent is not. He also defended the exemption of tribal communities from the UCC's provisions.
Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi defended Uniform Civil Code Bill, stating that over 20 lakh people provided their views to the consultation committee headed by former Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Desai.
The government on Wednesday convened an all-party meeting to address the West Asia conflict's impact on the nation's energy security, assuring leaders that there is no oil or LPG crisis.
In an exclusive interaction on India Today UnPolitics, Pramod Sawant outlined Goa's administrative reforms and development roadmap. Sawant discussed the creation of Kushavati, Goa's third district carved out of South Goa, to improve governance and decentralisation. He highlighted the ‘Viksit Goa 2037’ vision, which aimed to achieve developed state status a decade ahead of the national target.
This special report examines the historical creation and evolution of the Constitution of India, featuring insights from Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi and host Preeti Choudhury. The narrative traces the document's origins from the 1946 Cabinet Mission and Jawaharlal Nehru’s Objectives Resolution to the intense Constituent Assembly debates involving Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Sardar Patel, and K.T. Shah. Key topics include the Preamble, the Westminster system of governance, fundamental rights, and the 42nd Amendment which added the terms socialist and secular. The report details the artistic contributions of Nandalal Bose and the calligraphy of Prem Bihari Narayan Raizada, illustrating how the document reflects India's civilizational values. It further explores the Pune Pact, Dalit reservations, and the removal of the right to property. Defined as a living document, the Constitution serves to limit government power while ensuring equality. The program concludes that the strength of the world's largest democracy relies on the constitutional morality of its citizens and the framework established by its founding leaders.
On this week’s special episode of UnPolitics, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed accusations of pushing a hardcore Hindutva agenda, his government's controversial legislative moves like the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), and his vision for the state's development.
After Uttarakhand, Gujarat plans to implement a Uniform Civil Code, with a committee likely to be announced on Tuesday.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is set to launch its manifesto for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections today. Meanwhile, Uttarakhand is poised to become the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
Uttarakhand leads the way by adopting the Uniform Civil Code, making significant changes to family laws.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asserted that the government is working with full force for a "Secular Civil Code".
In the longest ever Independence Day speech by an Indian Prime Minister, PM Narendra Modi spoke about various topics, including women's safety, the idea of 'One Nation One Election' and a 'secular' Uniform Civil Code, among others.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Opposition of running a false narrative on the subject of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and cited the Constitution's directives related to moving towards such a legislation.
In an exclusive interview with India Today TV, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on NDA's '400 paar' mission, Uniform Civil Code (UCC), One Nation One Election and on a host of issues.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has reiterated her opposition to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC) and Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Speaking while campaigning for the Lok Sabha polls, she said, "No one should fear CAA or NRC in Bengal". In other news, The BJP won its first seat in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, as its candidate Mukesh Dalal was on Monday declared elected from Surat, after the nomination of Congress candidate was rejected and other candidates withdrew from the fray. Dalal won uncontested - the election was scheduled on May 7 - after the other candidates withdrew on Monday, the last day of withdrawal of papers. They included four Independents, three from smaller parties and Pyarelal Bharti of Bahujan Samaj Party.
