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Lack of legal recognition for humanist weddings ‘discriminatory’, peers hear

Peers urged the Government to move quickly to change the law so non-religious weddings have the same legal status as faith ceremonies.

Evening Standard

Old graves could be reused as the UK runs out of space for the dead

Plots could be eligible for reuse when the last person was buried at least 75 years ago

The Independent UK

MPs renew call for review of ‘unjustifiably vague’ joint enterprise law

Early day motion expresses alarm at data showing black people are disproportionately prosecuted under legislation

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Law Commission Chairman Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi resigns; to take oath as Lokpal Members (Judicial) today

The Law Commission Chairman, Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi, has resigned from the commission after a 17-month tenure as the chairperson. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Law panel recommends law to register NRI marriages to check fraudulent marriages

Law Commission suggests comprehensive law to register marriages of NRIs to address fraudulent marriages, including provisions on divorce and maintenance.

The Hindu

Towards uniformity: On the UCC adopted by the Uttarakhand Assembly

A Uniform Civil Code may be a desirable and progressive goal for a secular country, but the concept of justice should not be lost in the search for uniformity

The Hindu

Law Commission examining various formulae on holding three-tier elections together

The Law Commission, which is looking into the issue of holding simultaneous elections in the country, may examine the possibility of carrying out the three-tier voting exercise

The Hindu

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Law Commission to clear stand on One Nation One Election, minimum age of consent under POCSO today

The Law Commission of India is all set to hold a meeting with all its members on Wednesday to finalise its report on the issue of holding simultaneous elections in the country. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Muslim Law Board’s stand sought on nikah halala

Law Commission seeks AIMPLB's position on nikah halala, muta and minimum age for marriage. Board opposes halala, views muta as "non-issue". Reiterates opposition to UCC, asks why only Muslims targeted

The Hindu

Will oppose Uniform Civil Code Bill, says Jagan

YSR Congress opposes UCC; TDP yet to form opinion. YSR Congress had also opposed triple talaq Bill. YSR Congress' opposition dictated by State politics, minority voters favouring them in Assembly elections. TDP waiting for govt to place draft law in public domain.

The Hindu

Why the Law Commission should present a model UCC to seek public opinion

On June 14, the 22nd Law Commission had sought the views of the public at large on the issue of the Uniform Civil Code. It led to an outpouring of views and suggestions – almost 50 lakh responses from the general public.

Newslaundry

Law Commission to hold meetings, groups discussions to seek public opinion on UCC

The members of the Law Commission will hold group discussions with people and communities/stakeholders across the country to seek opinions and suggestions on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), sources from the commission told The Hindu. The deadline for public suggestions on UCC ended on July 28.

The Hindu

Evidence access laws for appeals to be examined after Andrew Malkinson ruling

The Law Commission announced a wide-ranging review into the appeals process.

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Muslim Personal Law Board members meet CM and express concern over moves to implement UCC

CM Siddaramaiah assures Muslim Personal Law Board reps of protecting minorities' rights from Centre's UCC moves. Law Commission rejected UCC proposal earlier, now collecting opinion from public. Board reps submitted petition with 1 cr signatures against UCC. CM says govt will respond to Centre after draft UCC publication, won't allow…

The Hindu

Fresh consultation on Uniform Civil Code was initiated considering its importance: Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal

Law Commission initiates fresh consultations on UCC due to relevance & importance of subject & various court orders.

The Hindu

Jamaat-i-Islami questions timing of Uniform Civil Code exercise

Muslim opinion consolidating against proposed Uniform Civil Code; Jamaat-e-Islami Hind expresses lack of confidence in Law Commission to lead discussion. Jamaat points to absence of coercion in Constitution's wordings; highlights religious obligation of Muslims to adhere to Islamic law.

The Hindu

Congress holds closed-door meeting on Uniform Civil Code even as Law Panel extends the deadline

Congress advisory group on July 15 held a closed door meeting on Uniform Civil Code (UCC) at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in which the overwhelming sentiment was to reject any “uniformity that doesn’t respect India’s diversity”.

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Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi submits response to Law Commission on UCC

Owaisi submits response to Law Commission on UCC; accuses BJP of seeking to vitiate communal atmosphere and reap political dividends with the exercise

The Hindu

All political parties must clear their stand on UCC, says Raghavulu

Raghavulu demands YSRCP, TDP, JSP clarify stand on UCC; CPI(M) leader calls for equality of women, protection of interests; deplores NDA's failure to control inflation.

The Hindu

In favour of Uniform Civil Code, but it must be well thought out, says former Supreme Court Judge Deepak Gupta

Law Ministry awaits 22nd Law Commission report to proceed with process on uniform civil code. Public notice issued by Commission on June 14 inviting feedback. In an interview with The Hindu (Retd) Justice Deepak Gupta of Supreme Court says he in in favour of uniform civil code to remove ancient…

The Hindu

DMK strongly opposes Uniform Civil Code, says it could have ‘potentially disastrous effect’ on secular ethos, law and order in T.N.

DMK opposes UCC, citing it as antithesis to freedom of religion & rights of minorities. UCC would have "disastrous effect" on secular ethos & law & order. DMK requests Law Commission to recommend Union govt not to implement UCC. UCC would harm Hindu cultures, customs & HUFs.

The Hindu

As deadline nears, Law Commission gets 46 lakh responses on Uniform Civil Code

As the deadline to send views on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) ends in two days, the Law Commission has so far received nearly 46 lakh responses, sources said on July 11.

The Hindu

RSS’s tribal body welcome Sushil Kumar Modi’s suggestion to keep the tribal community out of Uniform Civil Code

Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram (VKS) a tribal body affiliated with the RSS asked the people of tribal community and representatives to write to the Law Commission with suggestions and apprehensions pertaining to safeguarding their customary practices and traditions under the UCC

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