Uniform Civil Code

Gujarat Inches Closer to Implementing Uniform Civil Code

Gujarat is set to follow Uttarakhand as the second Indian state to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), with the UCC committee officially submitting its report to the state government. While proponents hail it as a step towards a unified legal system, the move has prompted considerable discussion, particularly among minority communities, who are seeking assurances regarding the protection of their rights and voices in the impending legislative changes. [19]