Gujarat UCC Bill Receives President Murmu's Assent for Implementation
· India · Times of India, Hindustan Times
President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026, making Gujarat the second state in India after Uttarakhand to enact the legislation. The law mandates the registration of marriages, divorces, and live-in relationships while exempting members of Scheduled Tribes from its provisions. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel stated that the legislation aims to ensure social harmony, national unity, and women's rights. The bill bans polygamy, prohibits traditional practices such as halala, and imposes prison sentences of up to seven years for forced marriages and up to three years for divorces granted outside court decrees.
Why it matters
The implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in Gujarat sets a major legal precedent for other states considering similar family law reforms across India.
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