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Assam passes anti-polygamy bill as CM Himanta promises UCC if re-elected
It kept people belonging to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category and areas under the Sixth Schedule out of the purview of the legislation
 "Assam passes anti-polygamy bill as CM Himanta promises UCC if re-elected")
Tribals will be exempt from scope of proposed Uniform Civil Code: Rijiju
'Being a Union minister, I want to share the stand of our government. Our government and party (BJP) think about (bringing) a Uniform Civil Code in the country as per the Constitution', Rijiju said
 "Tribals will be exempt from scope of proposed Uniform Civil Code: Rijiju")
Selection of UCC panel members within state govt's domain: Gujarat HC
The selection of the committee members would be "within the absolute domain of the state government," the court said
 "Selection of UCC panel members within state govt's domain: Gujarat HC")
Uttarakhand CM lauds 4 years of governance, highlights UCC implementation
UCC was implemented in the state just seven months ago, on January 27, making Uttarakhand the first state in the country to implement the law
 "Uttarakhand CM lauds 4 years of governance, highlights UCC implementation")
Former SC judge Dinesh Maheshwari appointed law commission chairperson
Law Commission to examine implementation of a UCC across the country
 "Former SC judge Dinesh Maheshwari appointed law commission chairperson")
'Congress insulted Ambedkar': PM Modi accuses party of appeasement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of undermining BR Ambedkar's legacy, alleging the party disrespected him during his lifetime
 "'Congress insulted Ambedkar': PM Modi accuses party of appeasement")
BJP will be in power at Centre for 30 yrs due to its performance: Amit Shah
In a democracy, he said, the victory of any party depends on its hard work and if it toils day in and day out and "if you live not for yourself but for the country, victory will be yours"
 "BJP will be in power at Centre for 30 yrs due to its performance: Amit Shah")
CM Dhami highlights achievements of 3 yrs; cites UCC, anti-conversion law
The chief minister asserted that his government had taken strict action against "love jihad, land jihad, or spit jihad" but did not associate them with any particular community
 "CM Dhami highlights achievements of 3 yrs; cites UCC, anti-conversion law")
U'khand HC asks if state can seek fresh input on UCC's live-in provisions
The court also asked the state through the chief standing counsel whether it would be willing to make the necessary tweaks in the UCC
 "U'khand HC asks if state can seek fresh input on UCC's live-in provisions")
UCC registration unrelated to residence certificate: Expert committee
Professor Surekha Dangwal said that UCC is related to services like marriage, divorce, live-in, will and that it is not possible to link it with permanent residence or domicile in any way
 "UCC registration unrelated to residence certificate: Expert committee")
UCC can't become political instrument to keep country in polarisation: Cong
The opposition party's assertion comes days after the BJP government in Uttarakhand implemented the Uniform Civil Code
 "UCC can't become political instrument to keep country in polarisation: Cong")
Uttarakhand UCC rollout: 1 live-in relationship registered in first 10 days
It is too early to come to any definitive conclusions about the UCC, Mainali said, adding that more people may comply with the law as they get a better understanding of the UCC and its provisions
 "Uttarakhand UCC rollout: 1 live-in relationship registered in first 10 days")
Shatrughan Sinha praises Uttarakhand's UCC, asks for non-veg ban in country
He remarked that while beef is banned in many parts of India, there are still regions-such as the northeast-where its consumption remains legal
 "Shatrughan Sinha praises Uttarakhand's UCC, asks for non-veg ban in country")
After Uttarakhand, Gujarat announces implementation of Uniform Civil Code
The BJP's goal is to bring uniformity in legal provisions across India, particularly in areas such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption
 "After Uttarakhand, Gujarat announces implementation of Uniform Civil Code")
Rajasthan HC ordered to register live-in relationships, asks for web portal
The court said that the contract must specify how the male partner intends to provide financial support to the female partner if she has no income, including provisions for living expenses
 "Rajasthan HC ordered to register live-in relationships, asks for web portal")
Personal & political: Uttarakhand's UCC should have been more accommodating
The discretionary power of a faceless state bureaucrat to legally intrude into the private decisions and personal morality of Indian citizens is patriarchal, unwarranted, and unjustified
UCC has same team spirit as sports, both discriminate against none: PM Modi
Speaking at the inauguration of the National Games at the Rajiv Gandhi international cricket stadium here, he congratulated the Uttarakhand government for implementing the UCC
 "UCC has same team spirit as sports, both discriminate against none: PM Modi")
Uttarakhand first state after Goa to implement Uniform Civil Code
CM Dhami first to register his marriage on UCC portal
 "Uttarakhand first state after Goa to implement Uniform Civil Code")
Uttarakhand adopts UCC today: Impact on marriage age, divorce, succession
Uttarakhand becomes India's first state to implement the Uniform Civil Code today. Here's how it will impact marriage, divorce, polygamy and succession laws
 "Uttarakhand adopts UCC today: Impact on marriage age, divorce, succession")
Uttarakhand implements UCC, becomes first state in country to do so
UCC applies to all residents of Uttarakhand, except Scheduled Tribes and protected authority-empowered persons and communities
 "Uttarakhand implements UCC, becomes first state in country to do so")
