UCC Bill not against any religion, seeks protection for women: NDA members tell Assam AssemblyAssam MLAs are discussing the Uniform Civil Code Bill. They state the bill aims to protect women's rights and does not target any religion....
27 May, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Assam to move ahead with UCC as Himanta defends reform push, targets Rs 10 lakh crore economy by 2028Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is pushing for a Uniform Civil Code, stating it will empower minority women and promote equality...
26 May, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
Assam tables Uniform Civil Code bill in AssemblyAssam has introduced a Uniform Civil Code Bill. The legislation aims to ban polygamy and standardize marriage and succession laws. It also ...
26 May, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
Assam Assembly introduces UCC bill, third state after Uttarakhand, GujaratAssam has introduced its Uniform Civil Code bill in the Assembly. This move follows similar legislation passed in Uttarakhand and Gujarat. ...
25 May, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal seeks early oath date for his MLA swearing-in ceremony ahead of HajjAIUDF President Badruddin Ajmal has requested the Assam Assembly Speaker for a convenient date to take his oath as an MLA. He is scheduled ...
18 May, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
When HR says “we’re aligning on levels,” what employees may already expectEmployees seeking career growth often hear managers say 'aligning on levels'. This phrase can signal genuine organizational efforts or a ta...
14 May, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
First big move in Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma govt to table UCC Bill on May 26; enforces 20% fuel cutAssam's new cabinet has approved the Uniform Civil Code bill, set for assembly presentation on May 26. The government is also implementing ...
13 May, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
Assam cabinet approves implementation of UCC, bill in assembly on May 26: Himanta Biswa SarmaThe Assam Cabinet has approved the Uniform Civil Code. This significant decision will be presented to the new legislative assembly soon. Th...
13 May, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
State govts taking steps towards UCC implementation based on Constitution: Union ministerUnion minister George Kurian said some states are moving towards Uniform Civil Code. Uttarakhand enforced it in January 2025. Gujarat passe...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh plans UCC rollout by Diwali; draft bill in worksMadhya Pradesh is set to implement the Uniform Civil Code by Diwali. This move aligns with the Bharatiya Janata Party's agenda for national...
09 Apr, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Assam takes big step towards UCC, repeals Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration ActAssam Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said, "A very important decision has been taken in line with that. The Assam Muslim Marriage & Divorce ...
24 Feb, 2024, 12.32 AM IST
From registration of live-in relationship to polygamy ban: Highlights of Uttarakhand Uniform Civil CodeAmidst uproar in the Uttarakhand Assembly, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami tabled the Uniform Civil Code Bill during a special session. ...
06 Feb, 2024, 12.39 PM IST
Govt refrains to comment on SC notice regarding Uniform Civil CodeResponding to a question in Lok Sabha on whether the government has taken note of the observation made by the Supreme Court with regard to ...
09 Dec, 2021, 05.55 PM IST
SC notice on twin PILs seeking uniform divorce rules, maintenance and alimony for all womenA bench led by CJI S.A. Bobde issued notices to the central government’s law ministry seeking its formal response on the pleas made in the ...
16 Dec, 2020, 01.08 PM IST
PIL in Supreme Court seeks uniform grounds of divorce for all citizens"Court may direct the Law Commission to examine the laws of divorce & suggest 'Uniform Grounds of Divorce' for all citizens in spirit of Ar...
16 Aug, 2020, 02.11 PM IST
No attempt to enact uniform civil code despite repeated court appeals: Supreme CourtGoa’s uniform civil code is largely a Portuguese legacy and continues to operate as Indian law with some parts repealed or modified.
14 Sep, 2019, 07.49 AM IST
Supreme Court prods Centre on uniform civil code; expresses concern over arbitrary divorcesThe court insisted that the issue cannot be left to state policy as it involved the Fundamental Rights of a particular section of women.
28 Oct, 2015, 03.00 AM IST