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Watch: Assams UCC Bill explained: What changes under the new law?

Assam has introduced a new Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill that proposes a ban on polygamy, compulsory marriage and divorce registration, and legal regulation of live-in relationships. But what is the Uniform Civil Code, and why has it remained one of Indias most debated issues? This explainer breaks down the Assam UCC Bill, the history behind UCC, and Article 44 of the Constitution.

25 May 2026 7:53 pm