Daily Current Affairs / Gujarat Passes Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026
Category : State Published on: March 27 2026
On March 24, 2026, the Gujarat Assembly passed the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026, making Gujarat the second state after Uttarakhand to enact a UCC. The bill provides a common legal framework for marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships, applicable irrespective of religion (with exemptions).
Key Provisions:
The bill followed recommendations from a committee headed by retired Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Desai (which received ~20 lakh public suggestions). It was passed by voice vote after debate; the government highlighted gender justice and equality, while opposition raised concerns over constitutional validity and scrutiny.
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