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3mo ago

Gujarat Forms Panel to Draft Uniform Civil Code

The state government has tasked a five-member committee, led by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Desai, to evaluate the need for a UCC and submit a draft within 45 days.

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Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel announces forming a committee for implementing UCC in the state.
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Overview

  • Gujarat has announced the creation of a five-member committee to assess and draft a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for the state.
  • The panel is chaired by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Desai, who previously led the drafting of Uttarakhand’s UCC legislation.
  • The committee will consult with various stakeholders, including religious leaders, and submit its report to the state government within 45 days.
  • This decision aligns with the BJP's broader national agenda, as Gujarat follows Uttarakhand, which implemented a UCC in January 2025.
  • Opposition parties and minority groups have raised concerns about the potential impact on tribal and religious communities, accusing the government of diverting attention from pressing issues like inflation and unemployment.