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Bhopal, July 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a landmark yet highly contentious development, the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill 2026 on Tuesday amid massive uproar and repeated adjournments. The ruling BJP pushed the Bill through after heated debates, marking a significant step towards implementing 'One Nation, One Law' in the state. The proceedings were stormy from the outset. As soon as Minister Gautam Tetwal moved a motion to discuss the Bill and BJP MLA Sitaram Sharma began addressing the House, Congress MLAs stormed the well, raising slogans and demanding that the legislation be referred to a Select Committee.

Bhopal, July 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a latest development on the opening day of the Monsoon Session of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Monday, the state government introduced the much-anticipated Madhya Pradesh Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill. Higher Education Minister Gautam Tetwal tabled the bill in the House, triggering a massive uproar from opposition parties. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav-led cabinet had given approval for the introduction of the Bill, terming it a “historic move” towards ensuring equality and uniformity in personal laws. Along with the UCC Bill, a total of 14 bills were introduced, including the Dhanvantari University Bill, Fire Services Bill, Ease of Doing Business Bill, and Cess Amendment Bill.

Bhopal, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a landmark decision, the Madhya Pradesh cabinet on Sunday approved the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill during a special meeting held at Jagdishpur, a historic town near Bhopal once known as Islamnagar. The venue, steeped in stories of valour and sacrifice, was chosen to underline the cultural and historical significance of the move. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, addressing a press conference, described the decision as a tribute to the state’s glorious past and a step towards ensuring equality for all citizens. He recalled the courage of Rani Kamalapati, who defended her dignity in difficult times, and linked the present decision to the spirit of sacrifice and national pride embedded in the soil of Jagdishpur.

UCC Implemented in Uttarakhand from Today: Halala and Other Practices Banned, Know What Else Will Change UCC Implemented in Uttarakhand from Today: Halala and Other Practices Banned, Know What Else Will Change उत्तराखंड में आज यानी कि 27 जनवरी सोमवार से समान नागरिक संहिता (यूसीसी) लागू हो रही है। इसी के साथ राज्य में अब बहुत कुछ बदलने वाला है। अब उत्तराखंड में शादी का अनिवार्य रूप से रजिस्ट्रेशन कराना होगा। इसे सुचारी रूप से लोगों के लिए लाने के लिए सभी ग्राम सभा स्तर पर रजिस्ट्रेशन की सुविधा होगी। किसी जाति, धर्म या संप्रदाय का व्यक्ति हो, उसके लिए तलाक का एक समान कानून होगा।

New Delhi, May 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uttarakhand Social Welfare Minister Khajan Dass on Saturday praised a Muslim woman after she registered the first case under the state's Uniform Civil Code (UCC), saying UCC will become a "shield" for such women and other heinous practices will also be punished. The woman from Bandarjud in Haridwar lodged a complaint related to 'Halala' after the implementation of (UCC) in Uttarakhand. Responding to the development, Minister Dass said the Muslim woman registering an FIR and receiving her charge sheet, without fear or hesitation, is commendable.

Bhopal, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Madhya Pradesh government has initiated steps toward implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), aiming to advance the vision of "One Nation, One Law." ​ A high-level committee, headed by a retired judge and including social activists, senior lawyers, university Vice-Chancellors, and legal experts, is expected to be constituted soon to draft the state's UCC Bill. ​

New Delhi, Sep 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant observation on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), the Delhi High Court has stressed the urgent need for legislative clarity to prevent personal or customary laws from overriding national legislation. “Is it not the time to move towards a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), ensuring a single framework where personal or customary law does not override national legislation?

Dehradun, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uttarakhand is all set to become the first state in the country to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said that the UCC will be implemented in the state from January 2025 and added that all preparations have been completed in this regard. He said that the Uttarakhand Investment and Infrastructure Development Board (UIIDB), in its meeting on Wednesday adopted a resolution towards the UCC implementation.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the state Cabinet will consider the Uniform Civil Code Bill on July 2.

Gujarat becomes India's second UCC state after Uttarakhand. The bill grants Muslim women equal ancestral property rights.

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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel announces a committee to draft the Union Civil Code, aiming for unity and equality, while political opposition critiques the move.