Page 8 - Latest Updates on Uniform Civil Code
UCC draft for U'khand ready to be submitted to govt: Panel head Desai
Besides, the Committee has tried to understand the "finer nuances" of the various customary practices that prevail in different parts of Uttarakhand
 "UCC draft for U'khand ready to be submitted to govt: Panel head Desai")
UCC draft ready to be submitted to govt, says panel head Ranjana Desai
Desai, who heads the committee of experts set up by the Uttarakhand government last year, said the panel has drafted the code taking into account all shades of opinions
 "UCC draft ready to be submitted to govt, says panel head Ranjana Desai")
Parl panel calls representatives of Law Commission, law ministry on UCC
Till Tuesday evening, the law panel had received nearly 8.5 lakh responses on its public notice
 "Parl panel calls representatives of Law Commission, law ministry on UCC")
BJP likely to use template of 'almost final' UCC draft by Uttarakhand
The government is comfortably placed in the Lok Sabha. The BJP's current strength of 301, along with another 30-odd of its allies, is sufficient to ensure the passage of any Bill
 "BJP likely to use template of 'almost final' UCC draft by Uttarakhand")
UCC demands compromise
Consensus rather than majoritarian muscle-flexing needed
 "UCC demands compromise")
First give reservation to women in LS, Assemblies: Sharad Pawar on UCC
Holding a press conference, Pawar also said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had become restless after the Opposition parties' meeting in Patna
 "First give reservation to women in LS, Assemblies: Sharad Pawar on UCC")
UCC will bring contentment instead of few sections' appeasement: Choubey
The senior BJP leader also expressed hope that the Narendra Modi government will bring the common civil code at the earliest
 "UCC will bring contentment instead of few sections' appeasement: Choubey")
TN CM Stalin lashes out at PM Modi for pushing Uniform Civil Code
Modi was thinking of winning the 2024 Lok Sabha polls by fanning communal sentiments and creating confusion in the country, the DMK chief said
 "TN CM Stalin lashes out at PM Modi for pushing Uniform Civil Code")
Mere oppn to Sharia cannot be basis for Uniform Civil Code: Shiv Sena (UBT)
Sharia is an Islamic religious law based on the teachings of the Quran and the traditional sayings of Muhammad
 "Mere oppn to Sharia cannot be basis for Uniform Civil Code: Shiv Sena (UBT)")
PM's statement on UCC has nothing to do with minorities' welfare: JD(U)
PM Modi said on Tuesday that the country cannot run on two laws and that the Uniform Civil Code is part of the Constitution
 "PM's statement on UCC has nothing to do with minorities' welfare: JD(U)")
UCC push political ploy before polls, needs extensive consultations: NCP
Patel said if the UCC was being brought as an agent of social change, there should have been extensive consultations on the issue
 "UCC push political ploy before polls, needs extensive consultations: NCP")
Isn't PM prejudging response of Law Commission: Khurshid on UCC remarks
"So, a person in the position of the PM, should he be showing his inclination, which will distort objective opinion that the Law Commission is to get," he said
 "Isn't PM prejudging response of Law Commission: Khurshid on UCC remarks")
PM Modi's push for UCC only an election agenda; will be opposed: IUML
Basheer said that the IUML has always opposed the UCC and will continue to do so as it cannot be implemented effectively in the Indian scenario
 "PM Modi's push for UCC only an election agenda; will be opposed: IUML")
Law Commission has received 850,000 responses so far on UCC: Chairman
The Law Commission had on June 14 invited views from all stakeholders, including people and recognised religious organisations, on the politically sensitive issue
 "Law Commission has received 850,000 responses so far on UCC: Chairman")
UCC will have adverse impact on minority, tribal communities: Akali Dal
The Shiromani Akali Dal Wednesday said the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) throughout the country would have an adverse impact on the minority and tribal communities
 "UCC will have adverse impact on minority, tribal communities: Akali Dal")
AAP extends 'in-principle' support to UCC, wants govt to hold consultations
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday extended its "in-principle support" to a Uniform Civil Code but said it should be brought in with a consensus after extensive consultations with stakeholders.
 "AAP extends 'in-principle' support to UCC, wants govt to hold consultations")
Does Congress stand with UCC or 'communal conspiracy' against it: Naqvi
Naqvi said from the constituent assembly to Parliament, from the streets to civil society and the Supreme Court, the demand and need for the UCC was raised on several occasions
 "Does Congress stand with UCC or 'communal conspiracy' against it: Naqvi")
AIMPLB members huddle to finalise draft opposing UCC to submit to law panel
He said that the BJP has decided it would not adopt the path of appeasement and vote bank politics, and alleged that the Opposition was using the issue of UCC to mislead and provoke the Muslim communi
 "AIMPLB members huddle to finalise draft opposing UCC to submit to law panel")
UCC can't be forced by agenda-driven majoritarian govt: Chidambaram
UCC refers to a common set of laws that are applicable to all the citizens of India that is not based on religion
 "UCC can't be forced by agenda-driven majoritarian govt: Chidambaram")
How can India have two laws? PM Modi's pitch for Uniform Civil Code
Modi urged party workers to reach out to Pasmanda Muslims with facts and arguments to convince them that all, including Muslims, had access to his government's welfare schemes
 "How can India have two laws? PM Modi's pitch for Uniform Civil Code")