Assam Tables Uniform Civil Code Bill in Assembly, Mandates Registration of Marriages and Live-in Relationships

May 25, 2026 4:09 PM

Assam Tables Uniform Civil Code Bill in Assembly, Mandates Registration of Marriages and Live-in Relationships

The Assam government has introduced the “Uniform Civil Code, Assam, Bill, 2026” in the state Assembly, proposing a common civil legal framework governing marriage, divorce, succession and live-in relationships for all residents of the state.   The Bill, tabled on behalf of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Atul Bora, seeks to replace religion-based personal laws with a uniform system aimed at ensuring “absolute equality and gender justice,” acc...

Uttarakhand becomes first state to implement Uniform Civil Code

January 27, 2025 12:44 PM

Uttarakhand becomes first state to implement Uniform Civil Code

In a historic move, Uttarakhand has become the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), effective from Monday. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that the implementation of the UCC aims to bring uniformity in personal civil matters that have, in the past, discriminated based on caste, religion, gender, and other factors. He assured that all necessary preparations have been completed, including the approval of the Act's rules and the training of relevant official...