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President Murmu Approves Gujarat UCC Bill, Paving Way for New Law
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News18•02-10-2026, 17:36
President Murmu Approves Gujarat UCC Bill, Paving Way for New Law
- •President Droupadi Murmu has assented to the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, enabling its implementation as law in the state.
- •BJP chief spokesperson Anil Patel stated the legislation is a significant step towards women's empowerment and promoting equality.
- •The UCC Act will address personal matters including marriage, divorce, live-in relationships, and inheritance under a common legal framework.
- •Patel referenced Dr. BR Ambedkar's belief in the necessity of a Uniform Civil Code for national equality.
- •Gujarat becomes the second state after Uttarakhand to enact a state-level UCC law, with Uttarakhand's law implemented in January 2025.
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Uttarakhand was the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code, bringing the law into force in January 2025 before Gujarat moved forward with its own legislation.
The legislation establishes a common legal framework governing marriage, divorce, inheritance, and live-in relationships for all citizens irrespective of religion.
President Droupadi Murmu gave her official assent to the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026, clearing the way for it to become an Act in the state.
