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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

The Hindu

Parliamentary panel calls representatives of Law Commission, law ministry on UCC

A parliamentary standing committee has called representatives of the Law Commission and the law ministry on July 3 on a recent notice issued by the law panel seeking views of stakeholders on the issue of a uniform civil code.

The Hindu

Is BJP finally summoning the political will to introduce a Uniform Civil Code?

A number of clues suggest that the BJP-led government at the centre may be working on legislation to introduce a Uniform Civil Code. Prime minister Narendra Modi’s remarks this week at a Bhopal event are being read alongside the fact that, almost two weeks ago, the 22nd Law Commission sought…

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All India Muslim Personal Law Board to oppose plan for Uniform Civil Code

Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for “one nation, one law” earlier this week, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPB) held an emergency meeting Tuesday night to oppose the government’s plan to usher in the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).

The Hindu

Sedition law must to retain India’s integrity: Law panel chief

Amid a clamour for repeal of the law on sedition, Law Commission chairman Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi on June 27 said the present situation from Kashmir to Kerala and Punjab to the North-East makes it must to retain the law to safeguard the “unity and integrity of India”. Defending the…

The Hindu

Rethink the retention of sedition

The Law Commission has concluded that it was necessary to retain Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) on ‘sedition’ as it was useful in countering the threat to India’s internal security.

The Hindu

Muslim bodies say the Law Commission’s move inviting suggestions for Uniform Civil Code is ‘against the spirit of the Constitution’

Leading Muslim bodies have come out in opposition to the proposed Uniform Civil Code. Calling the Law Commission’s move to seek suggestions from all stakeholders for a common code “against the spirit of the Constitution” and “contrary to religious freedom enjoyed by all citizens”, the All India Muslim Personal Law…

The Hindu

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Talking Politics with Nistula Hebbar | Uniform Civil Code | What is the Law Commission’s new move?

In this episode of Talking Politics with Nistula Hebbar, we discuss the Law Commission’s new move on the Uniform Civil Code and more.

The Hindu

Muslim groups gearing up to respond to Law Commission’s Uniform Civil Code notice

Different Muslim groups are trying to build a consensus before sending a response to the notice of the 22 Law Commission

The Hindu

Congress slams government over Law Commission's move on Uniform Civil Code, accuses it of 'diversionary agenda'

A day after the Law Commission solicited views and ideas of people and recognized religious organizations about the Uniform Civil Code, the Congress slammed the government over the move saying it represents the ruling BJP-led coalition's "desperation for a legitimate justification of its continuing agenda of diversion from its glaring…

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Seeking fresh public opinion on Civil Code shows Modi govt's despair to continue its polarisation agenda, says Congress

Cong General Secy Jairam Ramesh said it is strange that the Law Commission is seeking a fresh reference when it acknowledges that 21st Law Commission had published a consultation paper on the subject in 2018. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Why is the Law Commission revisiting Uniform Civil Code, asks Congress

Congress questions the Modi government after the Law Commission announced its intention to examine the Uniform Civil Code on June 14. Read more on The Hindu

The Hindu

How to handle political hot potato of parliamentary term change

Parties could depoliticise the debate by asking the Law Commission to develop a discussion document and a bill and have a special select committee with all parties represented to hear the submissions, writes Lianne Dalziel

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Sedition — illogical equation of government with state

The real issue is that the law of sedition contained in Section 124A of the IPC is unconstitutional

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Protect fertility, and it won't need so much fixing

As New Zealand reviews its surrogacy and adoption laws, Dr Anne Else argues that fertility is another area where we are falling short.

The Hindu

Doctor prescribing cure that is worse than disease: P. Chidambaram on Law Commission's recommendations on sedition law

The commission had recommended enhancing the jail term in sedition cases from a minimum of three years to seven years

The Hindu

Law Commission's recommendations backing sedition law contrary to foundations of republic: Sibal

Rajya Sabha MP and former law minister Kapil Sibal on Friday said the Law Commission’s recommendations backing the sedition law are contrary to the ethos and the very foundations of the republic.

The Hindu

Law Commission may be considering work on Uniform Civil Code, says Uttarakhand UCC panel head

Law Commission may be considering work on a Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand, UCC head for Uttarakhand said.

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Law panel backs sedition law; says it should be retained with safeguards to prevent misuse

The Law Commission has backed the penal provision for the offence of sedition, saying repealing it altogether can have serious adverse ramifications for the security and integrity of the country Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code dealing with sedition is at present under abeyance following directions of the Supreme…

The Hindu

Sedition law can be retained but with safeguards: Law Commission

The Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) dealing with sedition needs to be retained but certain amendments could be made for greater clarity regarding its usage, the 22nd Law Commission has said in its report to the government.

The Guardian - UK

Law Commission calls for tighter rules on use of personal records in rape trials

Review recommends legislative changes in England and Wales to counteract ‘pernicious’ myths contaminating court cases

The Hindu

A Court recall that impacts the rights of the accused

In the decision in the Ritu Chhabaria vs Union of India case, the higher judiciary Bench must ensure that it does not sacrifice procedural propriety at the altar of administrative convenience

Wales Online

Anger as UK government says misogyny won't be made a hate crime

It defended the move, saying it could have been 'more harmful than helpful'

The Independent UK

Government confirms misogyny will not be made a hate crime

The Law Commission previously warned that such a change “may prove more harmful than helpful” to victims and in efforts to tackle hate crime.

The Guardian - UK

A child’s best interests, not the desires of adults, should be at the heart of surrogacy

The Law Commission has gone too far in its proposed guidelines for surrogate parents

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