Page 2 - Latest Updates on Uniform Civil Code
UCC shouldn't be seen as decree to suppress religious practices: Singhvi
Singhvi also said it is not so easy to achieve a consensus on UCC. "Somebody should tell us how they will do it so easily... It is not so easy to do it," he said.
 "UCC shouldn't be seen as decree to suppress religious practices: Singhvi")
No decision on UCC for now, some writ petitions are pending in SC: Rijiju
Law Minister says matter on setting up regional branches of Supreme Court is currently sub-judice
 "No decision on UCC for now, some writ petitions are pending in SC: Rijiju")
All states should enact Uniform Civil Code like Uttarakhand will: Dhami
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said all states should enact a Uniform Civil Code like Uttarakhand is going to
 "All states should enact Uniform Civil Code like Uttarakhand will: Dhami")
Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind opposes UCC, passes resolution on Gyanvapi issue
We have to defeat the merchants of hate with wisdom, courage and a long-term strategy: Maulana Mahmood Madani
 "Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind opposes UCC, passes resolution on Gyanvapi issue")
Uniform Civil Code will be implemented one or other day: Karnataka Minister
Minister for Social Welfare Kota Shrinivas Poojari said on Wednesday that the controversial Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in the country one or the other day.
 "Uniform Civil Code will be implemented one or other day: Karnataka Minister")
Assam CM calls for implementation of Uniform Civil Code to stop polygamy
Stressing on the need to implement the UCC, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday that the law should be implemented in the greater interest of Muslim women otherwise polygamy would continue.
 "Assam CM calls for implementation of Uniform Civil Code to stop polygamy")
Focus needed on economy, not on bringing Uniform Civil Code: Owaisi
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has said BJP leaders talk about bringing a Uniform Civil Code, but the country does not require it as of now
 "Focus needed on economy, not on bringing Uniform Civil Code: Owaisi")
No need for uniform civil code in Bihar, says key aide of CM Nitish Kumar
There was "no need" for a uniform civil code in Bihar, JD(U) minister Ashok Choudhary said on Friday, notwithstanding passionate advocacy by ally BJP.
 "No need for uniform civil code in Bihar, says key aide of CM Nitish Kumar")
Shivpal Yadav bats for Uniform Civil Code, says will protest if needed
Yadav, who fought the recent assembly elections on a Samajwadi Party ticket, has been throwing hints that he is upset with the opposition party led by his nephew Akhilesh Yadav
 "Shivpal Yadav bats for Uniform Civil Code, says will protest if needed")
U'khand cabinet to form committee on implementation of Uniform Civil Code
Its continuance amounts to the non-enforcement of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 and Hindu Succession Act, 1956 or Indian Succession Act, 1925 or Shariat (Application) Act, 1937
 "U'khand cabinet to form committee on implementation of Uniform Civil Code")
Dhami thanks people for BJP's win in U'khand, promises Uniform Civil Code
With the BJP appearing to retain power in Uttarakhand, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, who lost his own seat, thanked the people of the state and reiterated his promise of implementing Uniform Civil Code.
An Egyptian statue, the hijab debate, and a case for women in public space
Studies show that tribals, Muslims and Dalits have the highest proportion of poor. Equipping women in these communities to be employed is a societal good and an economic imperative, writes T N Ninan
Karnataka HC on hijab row and the bigger debate of Uniform Civil Code
While activists, lawyers and academics across the nation have expressed solidarity with the Muslim girl students of Karnataka, those in favour of the hijab ban have re-ignited the issue of UCC
 "Karnataka HC on hijab row and the bigger debate of Uniform Civil Code")
Teachings of Vivekanand make out a case for Uniform Civil Code: ASG
ASG Jain was speaking at an event organised to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekanand
 "Teachings of Vivekanand make out a case for Uniform Civil Code: ASG")
Different personal laws affront to nation's unity: Centre to Delhi HC
The government added that the issue is important and involved sensitivity which required an in-depth study of various personal laws governing different communities of the country
 "Different personal laws affront to nation's unity: Centre to Delhi HC")
BJP MPs to introduce uniform civil code, population control bills in RS
In the Rajya Sabha, BJP MP Kirodi Lal Meena will introduce 'The Uniform Civil Code in India Bill, 2020'
 "BJP MPs to introduce uniform civil code, population control bills in RS")
UCC not suitable for multi-religious country like India: AIMPLB
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board said the Uniform Civil Code is neither suitable nor useful for a vast multi-religious country like India
 "UCC not suitable for multi-religious country like India: AIMPLB")
Allahabad High Court asks govt to consider uniform civil code across India
Justice Suneet Kumar said it is the need of the hour that the Parliament comes up with a "single family code" to protect interfaith couples from being "hounded as criminals".
 "Allahabad High Court asks govt to consider uniform civil code across India")
UCC: Not possible to lay down rigid time frame in the matter, Govt tells RS
Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said Article 44 of the Constitution provides that the state shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India.
 "UCC: Not possible to lay down rigid time frame in the matter, Govt tells RS")
KL Meena to introduce private member Bill for uniform civil code in RS
Bharatiya Janata Party's Kirodi Lal Meena on Friday will introduce The Uniform Civil Code in India Bill, 2020 in the Rajya Sabha as a Private Member Bill
 "KL Meena to introduce private member Bill for uniform civil code in RS")
