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Chhattisgarh Forms Panel to Draft Uniform Civil Code Bill
✍️ NDTV
🗓 26 Jun 2026, 10:32 PM
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Chhattisgarh has taken a significant step towards implementing a Uniform Civil Code by forming a committee tasked with drafting a bill. This move aims to standardize personal laws across the state.
The Chhattisgarh government has initiated the process of drafting a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill. A dedicated committee has been constituted to undertake this significant task, marking a notable advancement in the state's legal reforms.
The formation of this panel signifies the state's commitment to exploring the implementation of a uniform code that would govern personal matters for all citizens, irrespective of their religion. The committee is expected to research and formulate recommendations for the proposed legislation.
This development positions Chhattisgarh among states actively considering or moving towards a UCC, a concept aimed at unifying diverse personal laws related to marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption.
The formation of this panel signifies the state's commitment to exploring the implementation of a uniform code that would govern personal matters for all citizens, irrespective of their religion. The committee is expected to research and formulate recommendations for the proposed legislation.
This development positions Chhattisgarh among states actively considering or moving towards a UCC, a concept aimed at unifying diverse personal laws related to marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption.