Gandhinagar: The Gujarat State Assembly recently passed the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, aiming to provide stronger legal protection and equality for women across communities. The Bill covers key areas such as marriage, divorce, live-in relationships, maintenance and inheritance, and seeks to ensure equal rights and legal safeguards for women. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, while introducing the Bill, said that the move reflects the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s i...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Assembly on Tuesday passed the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill by a majority vote, paving the way for implementation of a uniform civil code in the state. The bill was cleared after a marathon discussion of nearly eight hours, during which 16 members participated. The legislation was passed amid protests by Opposition parties, with Congress MLAs staging a walkout before the voting. With the passage of the bill, Gujarat has become the second state after Uttarakhand to ...Read More

Ahmedabad: Days before the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026 is set to be tabled in the State Assembly, workers of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) staged a protest against the proposed law outside the Jama Masjid in Ahmedabad on Saturday. The demonstration took place on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr and was held without prior permission from the police, officials said. Protesters gathered near the mosque carrying banners with slogans such as “Remove UCC, Save the Nation�...Read More

Gandhinagar: Based on the legislative draft of the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, here are 50 key things to know about its provisions: Scope and Applicability Official Title: The legislation is formally titled the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code, 2026. Constitutional Purpose: The bill seeks to fulfill the mandate of Article 44 of the Constitution of India, providing a uniform legal framework for all citizens regardless of religion. Geographic Reach: It applies to the entire ...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has introduced Gujarat Bill No. 17 of 2026, titled the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC), 2026, seeking to establish a common legal framework governing marriage, divorce, succession, inheritance, and live-in relationships for all residents of the state, irrespective of religion, caste, creed, or gender. The proposed legislation aims to standardise personal laws in line with Article 44 of the Constitution, which calls for the implementation of a Uniform Civil C...Read More

Gandhinagar: In a move toward modern social regulation, the draft Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC), 2026, introduces mandatory registration for live-in relationships. As per the proposed law, partners must submit a statement to the Registrar, who will conduct a summary inquiry to ensure the relationship does not violate prohibited degrees of kinship or involve a minor. Definition and Mandatory Registration The Bill defines a "live-in relationship" as a relationship between a man and a woman wh...Read More

Gandhinagar: The proposed Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC), 2026, clearly defines “degrees of prohibited relationship” to set legal boundaries for marriage, barring unions between close relatives. To make the provision easier to understand, consider a simple example. Aryan and Meera, a couple from a village in Gujarat, plan to get married. However, before proceeding, they check the UCC rules and realise that mutual consent alone is not enough. The law requires that they must not fall within...Read More

Gandhinagar: The draft Bill for the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code, 2026, which seeks to govern and regulate laws relating to marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships, grants exemption to tribal populations and persons whose traditional rights are protected under the Constitution. According to Clause 2 of the Bill, the provisions of the Code will not apply to members of any Scheduled Tribe as defined under clause (25) of Article 366, read with Article 342 of the Constitution of Indi...Read More

Gandhinagar: The draft bill of the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC), 2026, marks a major shift in the state’s legal landscape, fundamentally reforming the institution of marriage by establishing monogamy as the mandatory standard for all residents (except Tribals & Groups protected under Article 21 of the Constitution). By replacing a patchwork of personal laws with a single legal framework, the Bill aims to ensure gender equality and legal clarity in matrimonial matters. Strict Enforce...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has moved a step closer to implementing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), as the high-level committee formed for the implementation of the UCC in the state submitted its detailed final report to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar on Tuesday. The report was prepared by the committee headed by retired Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai after an extensive study, visits to various districts across the state, collection of public opinions, and ...Read More