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UCC will violate fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution: Palayam Imam

The move by the Centre to implement the Uniform Civil Code would violate the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution of India, Palayam Imam V.P.Suhaib Moulavi said here on Thursday.

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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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AAP, Shiv Sena (UBT) hint at backing Uniform Civil Code; Congress says it cannot be a forced decision

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi batted for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the country, the Opposition on Wednesday seemed divided over the issue.

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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).

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Vaiko condemns PM Modi’s call for Uniform Civil Code

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IUML to oppose Uniform Civil Code

The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has come out against the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) mooted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The IUML national leadership met at Panakkad, near here, on Wednesday and decided to oppose the UCC politically and legally.

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We are in principle support of UCC, but cannot be implemented without consensus: AAP

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on June 28 said that the party is in principle support of the Uniform Civil Code but that there should be wider consultation on the issue with all religions and political parties

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Uniform Civil Code can't be forced on people by agenda-driven majoritarian govt: Chidambaram

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a strong pitch for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Congress leader P. Chidambaram said it cannot be forced on people by an “agenda-driven majoritarian government” as it will “widen divisions” among people.

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PM’s UCC pitch seeks to polarise the electorate ahead of general election: Opposition parties

Opposition parties have accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of raking up the issue of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) to divert attention from more pressing problems, including the unabated violence in Manipur. They also termed his remarks a “dog whistle” to polarise the electorate ahead of the 2024 general election.

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PM Modi’s pitch for Uniform Civil Code is on the same lines as Centre’s affidavit in Supreme Court

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pitch for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh on June 27 mirrors a Law Ministry affidavit filed in the Supreme Court months ago, which said that “citizens belonging to different religions and denominations following different property and matrimonial laws is an affront to…

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Meghalaya tribal council resolves to oppose UCC

A tribal council in Meghalaya has unanimously passed a resolution to oppose the implementation of the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in areas within its jurisdiction.

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Strike a fine balance, have a just civil code

A just code should be the primary goal as just laws are more important than a mere one uniform law

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Uniform Civil Code part of Directive Principles, says Rajnath Singh

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on June 19 questioned the controversy being created over Uniform Civil Code, saying it was part of the Directive Principles of State Policy laid down in the Constitution.

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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

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Centre's need to review UCC indicates its desperation to fan divisive politics: TMC

TMC slammed the Centre over its attempt to seek fresh public opinion on the Uniform Civil Code, saying the government is fanning divisive politics out of “desperation.”

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Law Commission seeks fresh suggestions on Uniform Civil Code

The 22nd Law Commission of India on June 14, 2023 sought fresh suggestions from various stakeholders, including public and religious organisations, on the UCC. Read more on The Hindu

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Committee seeks people’s suggestions for Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand

The expert committee formed by the Uttarakhand government organised a public dialogue program in Delhi on June 14, 2023 and sought people’s suggestions for Uniform Civil Code in the State

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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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Illegal encroachments in name of "land jihad" will not be allowed in Uttarakhand: Dhami

Illegal encroachments in the name of “land jihad” will not be allowed to vitiate the atmosphere of Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said

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Residents say a 2021 Grampians Health merger is failing at urgent medical services

A frustrated resident says the "wheels are falling off' regional medical services, with a Grampians Health merger leaving sick locals feeling they have "nowhere to go".

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90% work on UCC draft complete, panel to submit proposal by June 30: Uttarakhand CM

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on May 15 said a committee formed by his government to prepare the draft of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for the State has completed 90% work and will submit its proposals by June 30.

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Four-member expert panel formed by Assam govt to examine legality to ban polygamy

The Assam government has constituted a four-member expert committee to examine the legislative competence of the State legislature to enact a law to end polygamy, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said

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An election under the shadow of hatred in India’s Karnataka

Run-up to May 10 assembly polls sees polarising campaign by BJP in election rallies, on the streets and on social media.

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