Madhya Pradesh cabinet approves UCC draft bill for presentation in state assembly
The draft would set common rules for marriage, divorce, inheritance and live-in relationships while exempting tribal communities and other protected groups.
- On Sunday, the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet unanimously approved the Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026, with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav confirming it will be tabled in the Legislative Assembly on Monday.
- A committee headed by retired Supreme Court Judge Ranjana Prakash Desai drafted the bill, aiming to standardize civil laws regarding marriage, inheritance, and adoption across the state.
- To protect their "unique cultural heritage and traditional lifestyle," the bill exempts tribal communities such as Bhil and Gond, while mandating marriage registration with age requirements of 21 for men and 18 for women.
- Chief Minister Yadav claimed the government received over 9.58 lakh suggestions, with 93.54 per cent supporting implementation, though he alleged that Congress abstained from the all-party consultation.
- Once tabled in the monsoon session starting Monday, the bill will undergo legislative debate with strict provisions, including up to five years' imprisonment for married individuals entering live-in relationships.
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