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20 July 2026

Madhya Pradesh Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill

The Uniform Civil Code is a significant constitutional and social policy issue directly linked to Article 44 of the Directive Principles of State Policy and debates on secularism and personal laws in India.

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Notes

  • The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has approved a draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill.
  • The Bill prohibits practices such as polygamy, triple talaq, and nikah halala, declaring them illegal and punishable.
  • Mandatory registration of all marriages and divorces via government portals is proposed to ensure legal protections and alimony rights.
  • The Bill removes the term 'illegitimate' from the legal framework; children of married or unmarried parents, including those born through surrogacy or ART, are granted equal legal status.
  • Live-in relationships require mandatory registration via affidavit; failure to register may attract legal action.
  • For live-in partners under 21, the registrar must notify parents/guardians and the local police regarding the commencement and termination of the relationship.
  • Children born from live-in relationships are entitled to full inheritance rights, and women in such relationships can claim maintenance.
  • The Bill explicitly exempts Scheduled Tribes (STs) to protect their unique cultural heritage and traditional lifestyle, citing constitutional safeguards under Articles 342 and 366 (Clause 25) and Part XXI.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 3 in Madhya Pradesh Uniform Civil Code Bill, which has been running since 20 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the constitutional provisions that allow for the protection of tribal cultural heritage in the context of state-level legislative reforms like the Uniform Civil Code. 150 words
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  2. The introduction of a Uniform Civil Code at the state level raises significant questions regarding the balance between personal laws and the constitutional mandate for a uniform legal framework. Analyze the implications of mandatory marriage registration and the legal recognition of live-in relationships on social equity and individual rights. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following categories is explicitly exempted from the proposed Madhya Pradesh Uniform Civil Code Bill to protect their cultural heritage?

  2. Under the proposed Madhya Pradesh UCC Bill, what is the legal status of children born from live-in relationships regarding inheritance?

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