Gujarat UCC Panel Delivers Report to CM; Draft Bill Expected in Assembly Soon
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Gujarat UCC Panel Submits Report to CM, Draft Bill Expected Soon in Assembly
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CNBC TV18•17-03-2026, 20:30
Gujarat UCC Panel Submits Report to CM, Draft Bill Expected Soon in Assembly
•A five-member committee, chaired by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, submitted its final report on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) to Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel.
•The state government is likely to table a draft bill on the UCC in the legislative assembly during the ongoing budget session, possibly on March 25.
•The panel suggested a common legal framework for all religions and communities on issues like marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption, prioritizing equal rights for women.
•The committee gathered feedback from political and religious leaders across Gujarat, held meetings with 38 Muslim organizations, and received 19 lakh suggestions via a dedicated website.
•The Gujarat High Court rejected a plea challenging the committee's constitution, stating it cannot interfere with executive functions under Article 162 of the Constitution.