Committee established for Uniform Civil Code in Gujarat
This initiative follows the precedent set by Uttarakhand, which became the first state in independent India to implement a Uniform Civil Code.
Uniform Civil Code implemented in Uttarakhand
Couples in live-in relationships must register their separation. Failure to do so will result in imprisonment of up to six months or a fine of Rs 25,000, or both.
Uniform Civil Code to be implemented in Uttarakhand soon
The State cabinet has also given its consent. After the Government’s approval, Uttarakhand will become the first State in the country to implement the Uniform Civil Code.
VHP recommends a unified law for managing the religious properties
Article 44 of the Indian Constitution provides for the State to endeavour to enact a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for all citizens throughout India.
Uniform Civil Code is necessary for social justice and national integration : Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi
The Supreme Court has also remarked in five cases related to the right of Muslim women to seek maintenance that the Government should consider a uniform civil code.
CJI and Collegium express displeasure over Justice Yadav’s comments
If the impeachment motion against Justice Shekhar Yadav is introduced and accepted in the Rajya Sabha, an impeachment trial will proceed against him.
Why do riots happen only in Muslim-majority areas ? : CM Yogi Adityanath, UP
India is a country where the majority community is demanding a Uniform Civil Code. This demand is not inappropriate. The opposition is trying to block the Supreme Court’s order.
Why is the opposition not discussing the massacre of Hindus in Sambhal (UP) 46 years ago ? : CM Yogi Adityanath
Since it has been evident for decades that nobody bothers about the human rights of Hindus in India, the opposition will never answer this question.
We should follow PM’s ‘Ek Hai, Toh Safe Hai’ mantra : Pramod Sawant, CM, Goa
The implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is essential in the country. After it was implemented in Goa, no community or religion faced any difficulty, said CM Sawant.
India will run as per majority’s wish : Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, Allahabad HC
This is the first time in India’s history that a sitting judge has made such statements. This signals a changing era.