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Why is the UCC draft untraceable 3 months since it was termed ‘ready’, asks Uttarakhand Congress

Congress alleges BJP using UCC as poll plank in Uttarakhand; Oppn. warns of ghost of UCC near elections. Tribes, Muslims fear UCC, with Van Gujjars apprehensive of its impact. UCC Committee formed by govt. met 63 times, received 2.15 lakh submissions.

The Hindu

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Uttarakhand: Uniform Civil Code panel tenure extended by 4 months

The tenure of the experts committee preparing the draft of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for Uttarakhand has been extended by a period of four months. Read further on Dynamite News:

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A progressive UCC must protect the child’s best interests

A progressive UCC should not insist on the matrimonial bond between parents

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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

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Will Modi’s Uniform Civil Code kill Indian ‘secularism’?

The Indian PM says common laws will help women, but many fear the proposal is an election weapon to target minorities.

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UCC is Centre’s bid to polarise country, says AIMPLB spokesperson

AIMPLB spokesperson Ilyas urges united effort to defeat Centre's UCC proposal, which will polarise country. He met Muslim orgs in Kerala to discuss protection of personal laws, strengthening inter-community relations, and convincing believers of Shariat.

The Hindu

Resolution in Kerala Assembly seeks to scrap plan for UCC

The Kerala Legislative Assembly passed a unanimous resolution demanding that the BJP-led Central government abandon the polarising move to draft a Uniform Civil Code

The Hindu

Debate without draft Uniform Civil Code is a non-issue, says ex-CEC K.Y. Quraishi

Chennai's CHENNAISASTRA Univ. School of Law held a panel discussion on the need for a UCC in India. Former CEC S.Y. Quraishi said most debate on UCC is based on ignorance. MP Manish Tewari said the Constituent Assembly had drafted a document for posterity, embodying the hopes & aspirations of…

The Hindu

UCC will have far-reaching consequences, says retired professor of University of Hyderabad

UCC proposed by Centre too complex to be implemented given India's diversity, says retired professor of the University of Hyderabad G. Haragopal.

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.

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UCC aimed at dividing people on religious lines, says Riyas

‘BJP using UCC to reap political gains in Lok Sabha elections and Assembly polls in various States’

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Minority, Dalit, tribal bodies oppose UCC; worry it may lead to scrapping of reservations

The Dalit, tribal and minority members pledged to “protect religious, cultural and all fundamental rights enshrined in our Constitution”

The Hindu

Muslim forum’s seminar calls for united fight against UCC

he need for a united effort to resist the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) was the highlight of the Muslim Coordination Committee’s seminar held in Kozhikode on Wednesday

The Hindu

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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The politics of the Uniform Civil Code

A UCC under a majoritarian regime is likely to be an awkward result of the crisis of Indian secularism

The Hindu

Collective of Muslim forums invites CPI(M) to anti-UCC seminar

The Muslim Coordination Committee has invited the CPI(M) to a seminar against the UCC in Kozhikode. All mainstream parties, incl. Congress, IUML, CPI(M), CPI & Jamaat-e-Islami invited. Event to highlight UCC as national issue, resist move to polarise society on religious terms. Ma. Subramanian to open, Thangal to preside.

The Hindu

UCC means Manusmriti for BJP and RSS, says Karat

“When they [the BJP and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh] say one law for one country, it eventually translates into Manusmriti should be the only law applicable to all. That is the Hindutva view,” said the CPI(M) Polit Bureau member and former party general secretary Prakash Karat.

The Hindu

LDF’s ‘Save Manipur’ campaign on July 27

LDF to hold 'Save Manipur' mass agitation on July 27; to support govt's Keraleeyam programme. LDF to hold 'Save Manipur' mass agitation on July 27 to express solidarity with people of violence-hit Manipur & support govt's Keraleeyam programme to take its achievements to masses. #SaveManipur #Keraleeyam #LDF #UCC #BJP #IUML…

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

After Mizoram CM, main opposition ZPM opposes UCC

Earlier in July, Chief Minister Zoramthanga wrote to the law commission, mentioning that the UCC is against the interest of the ethnic minorities in general and the Mizos in particular.

The Hindu

Opposition demands debate on Manipur

Opposition parties demand PM Modi to answer debate on Manipur ethnic violence. Government willing to discuss issues permitted under rules. BRS, IUML raise questions on UCC. Opposition seeks debate on inflation, govt likely to concede.

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