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Understanding simultaneous elections | Explained

Simultaneous elections proposed to save money, reduce role of money in elections, reduce divisive politics, reduce fatigue among electorates. Complex legal process req'd, incl. amending five Articles in Constitution, repealing provisions, changing 56 sets of legal provisions. Wider consultation across parties & States needed to form stable govt.

The Hindu

Proposed changes to surrogacy law ‘will not be taken forward at the moment’

The Government had commissioned a review amid rising demand in an area where the existing laws are seen to fall short.

The Independent UK

Law Commission presents roadmap on ‘One Nation, One Election’ to Ram Nath Kovind-led panel

Law Commission suggests roadmap for One Nation, One Election; HLC formed to examine possibility of simultaneous polls. HLC seeks views of political parties and approves budget for 2023-24. Law Commission making formula to sync Assembly elections with 2029 Lok Sabha polls.

The Hindu

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Law Commission to share its ‘one nation one election’ plan with Kovind-led panel next week

Law Commission to discuss proposal on simultaneous elections with former President Ram Nath Kovind-led panel on October 25. Panel seeks views of all political parties on common electoral roll, reducing cost and manpower, ensuring voters don't go to polling stations more than once.

The Hindu

Law Commission working on formula so that 2029 onwards LS, assembly polls can be held together

The Law Commission is working on a formula to synchronise all assembly polls by extending or reducing the tenure so that all state elections can be held along with the Lok Sabha polls 2029 onwards. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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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Kovind-led panel to invite political parties for their views on simultaneous elections

High-level panel, headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind, held first meeting to examine possibility of simultaneous elections. Home Minister Shah, Law Minister Meghwal and former Leader of Opposition Azad attended. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, leader of single largest Opposition party, declined to join.

The Hindu

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Simultaneous poll panel to invite political parties, Law Commission for views on synchronised polls

A high-level committee on simultaneous elections headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind held its first meeting on Saturday and decided to invite political parties and the Law Commission to seek their views on holding synchronised polls in the country. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bill to replace CJI from selection panel for CEC runs contrary to govt.’s own committee recommendation

Govt's own committee recommended CJI be part of selection panel for CEC & ECs. Law Commission modified Goswami recommendation to include PM, Leader of Opposition & CJI in 3-member selection committee.

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.

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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

Uniform Civil Code: Law Commission gets around 80 lakh responses from public

The Commission has now decided not to further extend the time period for submission of suggestions from the public on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Read further on Dynamite News:

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

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

The Independent UK

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…

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YSRCP raises SCS at all-party meeting

YSRCP raises SCS, Anti Defection Law, BC reservation for all-party meet. Demands Centre keep promises made at bifurcation, release funds for Polavaram, implement Anti Defection Law, increase women representation, provide BCs reservation proportionate to population.

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

Law Commission extends deadline for submitting views on UCC till July 28

The Law Commission extended deadline for the public to submit views on the Uniform Civil Code till July 28, a two-week extension from the initial deadline on July 14, after overwhelming response from the public.

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…

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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

The Hindu

Law panel cautions people against fraudulent Whatsapp messages and calls in its name over UCC issue

The Law Commission on July 7 cautioned people against fraudulent WhatsApp messages and calls in its name pertaining to the Uniform Civil Code.

The Times of India

How Centre plans to move ahead on Uniform Civil Code in Parliament

NEW DELHI: Ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a strong pitch for the implementation of Uniform Civil Code (UCC) at a BJP function in the Madhya Pradesh capital of Bhopal on June 27, the Centre’s timing for introducing the bill in Parliament is being conjectured.

The Hindu

Next move on UCC after Law Commission report, Ministry officials tell House panel

Officials from the Law Ministry are awaiting the 22nd Law Commission report to proceed with their process on Uniform Civil Code (UCC), authoritative sources told The Hindu. Read more here

The Hindu

IUML plans drive to muster opinion against Uniform Civil Code

The Indian Union Muslim League plans to start a campaign to muster the opinion of the secular forces against the proposed Uniform Civil Code in India

The Hindu

UCC draft is ready and will be submitted to the government soon, says committee

The draft of the proposed Uniform Civil Code for Uttarakhand is complete and would soon be submitted to the State government

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