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Madhya Pradesh Launches Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026 in State Assembly
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 02 Aug 2026, 02:33 AM
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The Madhya Pradesh government has introduced the Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026, in the state assembly, marking a significant step towards codifying personal laws.
The Madhya Pradesh government introduced the Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026, during the current session of the Legislative Assembly.
The bill proposes to replace existing personal laws with a single set of civil laws applicable to all citizens, covering matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance and property rights.
Officials say the move will promote equality and secularism, but it has drawn criticism from groups concerned that it could override religious customs and traditions.
The bill will now be debated by legislators and, if passed, will require approval from the state legislature and may need assent from the central government.
The bill proposes to replace existing personal laws with a single set of civil laws applicable to all citizens, covering matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance and property rights.
Officials say the move will promote equality and secularism, but it has drawn criticism from groups concerned that it could override religious customs and traditions.
The bill will now be debated by legislators and, if passed, will require approval from the state legislature and may need assent from the central government.