Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Approves Draft UCC Bill; Assembly to Debate on July 20

The Madhya Pradesh cabinet approved the draft of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill in a recent meeting. The bill seeks to replace existing personal laws with a single, uniform set of laws applicable to all citizens. The legislative assembly is set to debate the draft on July 20, where members will examine its provisions and implications. The decision follows the state's long‑standing push to modernize its legal framework.