The Economic Times

State govts taking steps towards UCC implementation based on Constitution: Union minister

Union minister George Kurian said some states are moving towards Uniform Civil Code. Uttarakhand enforced it in January 2025. Gujarat passed a UCC Bill last month. Chhattisgarh will form a committee for a draft. Madhya Pradesh is studying the code. The UCC aims for common laws on marriage, divorce, and inheritance, promoting equality.