Maharashtra Sets Up Seven-Member Panel to Draft Uniform Civil Code Rules

The Maharashtra government has announced the formation of a seven-member panel to draft rules for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC).\n\nThe panel will comprise legal experts, scholars and representatives from various communities.\n\nIts mandate is to review existing personal laws and propose a uniform framework that aligns with constitutional provisions.\n\nThe government expects the panel to submit its recommendations within 12 months, after which the state legislature will debate and enact the new rules.