Page 9 - Latest Updates on Uniform Civil Code
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")
What will happen to tribal culture if UCC is implemented? asks Bhagel
The UCC, which finds mention as a directive principle in the Constitution, refers to a common law related to marriage, divorce, maintenance, inheritance, and succession of property for all citizens
 "What will happen to tribal culture if UCC is implemented? asks Bhagel")
Don't make such issues part of 'dog-whistle politics': RJD attacks PM Modi
"For me it is important to tell him that this is not a dog whistle, that you make it into a Hindu-Muslim issue, it also involves the traditions of our tribals," Jha said
 "Don't make such issues part of 'dog-whistle politics': RJD attacks PM Modi")
Country can't run on two different laws, says PM Modi on Uniform Civil Code
PM Modi said that the Indian Muslims need to understand which political parties were provoking and destroying them for their own benefit
 "Country can't run on two different laws, says PM Modi on Uniform Civil Code")
UCC against religious freedom, will oppose it under legal ambit: Jamiat
A resolution opposing the UCC was also passed by the executive committee of the Jamiat (Arshad Madani faction) at its executive meeting Sunday
 "UCC against religious freedom, will oppose it under legal ambit: Jamiat")
All states in country should implement Uniform Civil Code: U'khand CM Dhami
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday said that all the states in the country should implement Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
 "All states in country should implement Uniform Civil Code: U'khand CM Dhami")
UCC for all welcome but will it adversely impact Hindus? asks Uddhav
Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said the Uniform Civil Code for all citizens is welcome but wondered if its implementation would affect Hindus adversely
 "UCC for all welcome but will it adversely impact Hindus? asks Uddhav")
Uniform Civil Code: Third prong in BJP's three-point core agenda
The new effort by the 22nd Law Commission will look at personal laws relating to marriage, divorce, maintenance, custody and guardianship of children, inheritance and succession, and adoption
 "Uniform Civil Code: Third prong in BJP's three-point core agenda")
UCC is fake issue, BJP rakes it up during elections: Cong leader Modhwadia
The Law Commission on Wednesday initiated a fresh consultation process on the UCC by seeking views from stakeholders including public and recognised religious organisations
 "UCC is fake issue, BJP rakes it up during elections: Cong leader Modhwadia")
Uniform Civil Code: What is it and what are the arguments against it?
The Uniform Civil Code has been at the centre of politics for the past many years. While the BJP has been backing the code, some Muslim organisations have raised objections
 "Uniform Civil Code: What is it and what are the arguments against it?")
Cong slams govt over UCC, says attempt to seek opinion shows desperation
The Congress said the Law Commission's latest attempt to seek fresh public opinion on a UCC represents the Modi govt's desperation for continuing with its agenda of polarisation and diversion
 "Cong slams govt over UCC, says attempt to seek opinion shows desperation")
22nd Law Commission seeks views on UCC from public, religious organisations
The commission has set a limit of 30 days to submit views on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for all stakeholders
 "22nd Law Commission seeks views on UCC from public, religious organisations")
Framing UCC for U'khand will strengthen social fabric, says ex-SC judge
During the public consultation, Desai said the committee saw an overwhelming support for the Uniform Civil Code
 "Framing UCC for U'khand will strengthen social fabric, says ex-SC judge")
Law Commission considering to work on UCC issue: Ex-Justice Ranjana Desai
The Law Commission is considering to work on the issue of Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Justice (retired) Ranjana Prakash Desai said after a meeting with its chairperson and members here on Friday.
90% UCC draft complete, panel to submit proposal by June 30: Uttarakhand CM
He said the projects which are related to drinking water and electricity will accelerate the development of Kashipur
 "90% UCC draft complete, panel to submit proposal by June 30: Uttarakhand CM")
Chidambaram cautions people of Karnataka against Uniform Civil Code, NRC
According to Chidrambaram, the BJP will try to enter other states including Tamil Nadu (using UCC and NRC)
 "Chidambaram cautions people of Karnataka against Uniform Civil Code, NRC")
BJP promises to implement uniform civil code, NRC in poll-bound Karnataka
Karnataka Residents' Welfare Consultative Committee' will be set up to reform the Karnataka Apartment Ownership Act-1972 and modernise the grievance redressal mechanism
 "BJP promises to implement uniform civil code, NRC in poll-bound Karnataka")