US EditionGujarat Govt Passes UCC Bill; Live-in Registration Made Mandatory; Congress Calls It ‘Anti-Muslim’ Legislation
The bill mandates registration and formal termination of live-in relationships, outlaws bigamy, and excludes Scheduled Tribes, aiming to provide equal rights and legal clarity.
- The Gujarat Legislative Assembly introduced the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026 on Tuesday, proposing a common legal framework to regulate marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships across the State.
- Following a final report submitted by a State-appointed panel on March 17, the Bill marks the second legislative effort to enact a UCC law, after Uttarakhand introduced its measure in February 2024.
- The legislation mandates registration for live-in relationships and prohibits bigamy, validating marriage only if neither party has a living spouse; it excludes Scheduled Tribes whose customary rights are protected under the Constitution.
- If passed by the House, the State will become the second to enact a UCC law following Uttarakhand, with the Bill framed as a reform aligning personal laws with constitutional ideals of equality and justice.
- Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel defended the Bill, stating it will "strengthen the national resolve of equality, justice and unity" and ensure equal rights for women with dignity and respect.
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Gujarat Passes UCC Bill; CM Bhupendra Patel Invokes 'Sanatan Values'
The Gujarat Legislative Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill on 24 March 2026, following a debate lasting over seven hours. The Bill establishes a common legal framework for marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships, applying to all residents of Gujarat except Scheduled Tribes and certain constitutionally protected groups. The legislation was approved by a majority voice vote, making Gujarat the second state in India …
Gujarat assembly passes UCC Bill
Gandhinagar: After a marathon debate of more than seven hours, the Gujarat assembly on Tuesday, March 24, passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill that seeks to put in place a common legal framework to govern marriage, divorce, succession and live-in relationships irrespective of religion. The bill stipulates 7 years of jail term if marriages are conducted through force, coercion, or fraud, and also prohibits bigamy/polygamy. It also makes regis…
Gujarat Govt passes UCC Bill; live-in registration made mandatory; Congress calls it ‘anti-Muslim’ legislation
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hailed the bill, which exempts tribals, as a landmark reform to ensure equality. The Opposition Congress vehemently opposed it, saying it violates fundamental rights and was ‘anti-Muslim’.
Gujarat Assembly Passes Uniform Civil Code Bill
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Bill mandates registration of marriages, registration of live-in relationships, uniform rules for divorce, equal inheritance rights for daughters and sons, and strict implementation with penalties. India News | Gujarat Assembly Passes Uniform Civil Code Bill.
Gujarat passes Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026: Common law on marriage, divorce, live-in ties cleared; polygamy banned, STs exempt
Gujarat has enacted its Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026, establishing a common legal framework for marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships across all communities, excluding scheduled tribes. The bill mandates registration for marriages and live-in unions, bans polygamy, and ...
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