Draft of Uniform Civil Code to be prepared in Maharashtra : Minister of State for Home Yogesh Kadam
“The Uniform Civil Code will apply to people of all religions. It will also place restrictions on the practice of polygamy among Muslims.”
“The Uniform Civil Code will apply to people of all religions. It will also place restrictions on the practice of polygamy among Muslims.”
Assam will become the third State in the country to enact such a law. Earlier, Uttarakhand and Gujarat had passed this law. In addition, the law has been in force in Goa since the Portuguese era.
The Court noted that women facing discrimination under Shariat law should approach the judiciary for relief.
The use of the term “Miya Muslims” by Sarma has been criticised by the Congress party.
The objective is to develop a practical and balanced model suited to Madhya Pradesh’s socio-legal context.
MLA Yatnal further said that there should be equal law for everyone in India. There is no need to give special concessions or status to a particular group.
he main objective of the bill is to establish a uniform legal structure governing marriage, divorce, property inheritance, and live-in relationships irrespective of religion.
In our meetings, there was never any discussion about bringing a Uniform Civil Code”, said Shashikan
The Court also advised the petitioners to amend their petition and suggest alternative remedies.
So far, applications have been received for more than 2 lakh marriages and 90 live-in relationships.