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Gujarat Assembly Approves Uniform Civil Code Bill After Lengthy Debate
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🗓 27 Jun 2026, 07:17 PM
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The Gujarat Legislative Assembly has passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill following an extensive debate lasting approximately seven hours.
The Gujarat Assembly concluded its session by passing the Uniform Civil Code Bill. The legislative process involved a detailed discussion that spanned around seven hours, indicating a thorough examination of the proposed legislation by the members.
This significant development marks a key step for the state in adopting a unified legal framework for personal matters. The bill's passage is a culmination of considerable deliberation within the assembly.
The Uniform Civil Code aims to establish a common set of laws governing personal issues such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption, applicable to all citizens irrespective of their religion.
This significant development marks a key step for the state in adopting a unified legal framework for personal matters. The bill's passage is a culmination of considerable deliberation within the assembly.
The Uniform Civil Code aims to establish a common set of laws governing personal issues such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption, applicable to all citizens irrespective of their religion.