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Uttarakhand UCC Amendment Gets Nod From Lok Bhavan | India News

Uttarakhand UCC Amendment Gets Nod From Lok Bhavan | India News

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Last Updated:January 26, 2026, 11:44 IST Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Amendment Ordinance approved by Lok Bhavan. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. (File Photo: PTI) The Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Amendment Ordinance has received approval from the Lok Bhavan, sources said on Monday. Earlier, the UCC amendment bill had been sent to Lok Bhavan but was returned due to technical reasons. Following this, the state government drafted the amendment in the form of an ordinance, which has now been given the green light by Lok Bhavan. After being passed in January, 2024, further amendments to the UCC were considered in the Monsoon Session of August 2025 to address aspects such as penalties for entering relationships under false pretences and granting new powers to the Registrar General. What Is the UCC? The UCC was implemented on January 27, 2025, with Uttarakhand emerging as the first state in India to implement the UCC into law. The Uniform Civil Code takes into account matters related to marriage, divorce, inheritance, live-in-relationships, and relates issues. It prescribes a uniform …

Uttarakhand First To Clear Uniform Civil Code Bill, Other States Line Up

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BJP-ruled Uttarakhand has passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill New Delhi: BJP-ruled Uttarakhand has become the first state to pass the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill, a move that could encourage other BJP-ruled states to follow suit. Rajasthan has already said it wants to introduce a UCC bill in the next assembly session. UCC refers to a common set of laws that are applicable to all Indian citizens, and is not based on religion in dealing with marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption, among other personal matters. “Today is an important day for Uttarakhand. We have passed a bill that people across the country have been demanding for a long time, and Uttarakhand is the first to pass it. I want to thank all the MLAs, and the people of Uttarakhand who gave us a chance to come to power and eventually pass the bill,” Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami told reporters outside the assembly. Mr Dhami thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his strong support and encouragement. The Chief Minister said the bill …

After Uttarakhand, These BJP-Ruled States Likely To Implement Uniform Civil Code

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Uttarakhand on Wednesday became the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code after the state assembly passed the UCC bill, which may serve as a template for other BJP-run states to enact similar legislation. The Bill was introduced in the assembly on Tuesday and the opposition had suggested that it should be sent to a select committee of the House first. Once the Bill gets the governor’s consent, Uttarakhand will become the first state after independence to get a common law on marriage, divorce, land, property and inheritance for all citizens, irrespective of their religion. Uttarakhand UCC Bill: From Halala Ban to Rules for Live-In Couples, A Look at Top Highlights Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said this law is of equality, uniformity and equal rights and it is not against anyone. “There were many doubts regarding this but the two-day discussion in the assembly clarified everything. This law is not against anyone. It is for the women who have to face difficulty because of the social norms… This will strengthen their …