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12 July 2026

West Bengal draft Uniform Civil Code committee

The Uniform Civil Code is a significant constitutional and social issue directly linked to Article 44 of the Directive Principles of State Policy, making the development of state-level legislative frameworks highly relevant for UPSC Mains.

1 min read Day 5 of 5 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The West Bengal government has constituted a high-level committee to examine a draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for the state.
  • The committee is chaired by a former Supreme Court judge, Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai.
  • The state government has formulated a draft bill titled 'The Uniform Civil Code, West Bengal, 2026'.
  • The proposed legislation aims to establish a legal framework for all residents of the state, regardless of religion, faith, or community.
  • The scope of the draft UCC covers personal civil matters, specifically marriage, divorce, intestate succession, and testamentary succession.
  • The committee was formed due to the wide ramifications and the voluminous nature of the proposed legislation.

Part of a longer story

This is day 5 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 provisions regarding the Uniform Civil Code and the implications of state-level initiatives in the context of India's federal structure. 150 words
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  2. The debate over a Uniform Civil Code involves balancing the constitutional mandate of Article 44 with the protection of personal laws and cultural diversity. Critically analyze the challenges in implementing a uniform legal framework for personal civil matters in a pluralistic society. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the Uniform Civil Code mentioned as a Directive Principle of State Policy?

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