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3 July 2026

West Bengal committee for draft Uniform Civil Code

The Uniform Civil Code is a significant constitutional and social issue directly linked to Directive Principles of State Policy and debates on secularism and personal laws, making it a recurring theme in UPSC Mains.

1 min read Day 4 of 5 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • West Bengal Cabinet approved a committee headed by a retired Supreme Court judge to examine the draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026.
  • The committee is mandated to submit its recommendations within four weeks.
  • Proposed provisions of the draft UCC include banning polygamy, enforcing gender parity in ancestral property rights, curbing child marriage, and regulating live-in relationships through registration.
  • The state government intends to exclude Adivasi communities from the ambit of the proposed UCC.
  • The state government plans to draw inputs from existing UCC-related legislation in Assam, Uttarakhand, and Gujarat.
  • Opposition to the proposed UCC centers on the necessity for extensive public consultation regarding personal laws and family rights before legislative enactment.

Part of a longer story

This is day 4 of 5 in West Bengal Uniform Civil Code Implementation, which has been running since 27 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the constitutional implications of state-level initiatives regarding the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code in the context of Article 44 of the Indian Constitution. 150 words
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  2. The debate over a Uniform Civil Code involves balancing the constitutional mandate of Directive Principles of State Policy with the protection of diverse personal laws. Critically examine the challenges in harmonizing personal laws with fundamental rights, particularly concerning gender equality and the rights of indigenous communities. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which Article of the Indian Constitution directs the State to endeavor to secure a Uniform Civil Code for the citizens throughout the territory of India?

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