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BJP to implement UCC, won't let Bengalis become minority in Bengal: Modi
The prime minister said this election is about saving West Bengal's identity
 "BJP to implement UCC, won't let Bengalis become minority in Bengal: Modi")
Amit Shah sharpens BJP's poll pitch, promises UCC in 6 months, Bengali CM
In a remark clearly aimed at sharpening the BJP's pitch, he said, "What is appeasement? Is it allowing one person to have four wives, or asking everyone to follow the law of the land?"
 "Amit Shah sharpens BJP's poll pitch, promises UCC in 6 months, Bengali CM")
UCC, 'One Nation One Election' moving in positive direction: PM Modi
Modi said the nation knows that BJP is sincerely striving to face every challenge and will continue to do so and positive results have been achieved before, and they will be achieved in future as well
 "UCC, 'One Nation One Election' moving in positive direction: PM Modi")
Gujarat passes UCC Bill; mandates live-in relationship registration
The bill stipulates 7 years of jail term if marriages are conducted through force, coercion, or fraud, and also prohibits bigamy/polygamy
 "Gujarat passes UCC Bill; mandates live-in relationship registration")
Supreme Court bats for Uniform Civil Code to address personal law conflicts
The Supreme Court said a Uniform Civil Code may be the most effective way to address conflicts in personal laws, observing that legislative reform may be preferable to judicial intervention
 "Supreme Court bats for Uniform Civil Code to address personal law conflicts")
Supreme Court flags need for UCC to address complexities in personal laws
The Supreme Court highlighted the need for a Uniform Civil Code to address personal law complexities and ensure women's rights in matters such as inheritance
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")