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25 July 2026

Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Chhattisgarh

The Uniform Civil Code is a significant constitutional and legal issue under Article 44, and the formation of a state-level committee to draft such legislation is a concrete development relevant to the ongoing national debate on secularism and personal laws.

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  • The Chhattisgarh government has initiated the process to draft a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill.
  • A five-member committee has been constituted to oversee the implementation of the UCC in the state.
  • The committee is headed by retired Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai.
  • Other members of the committee include retired IAS officers Shatrughan Singh and M.K. Raut, senior advocate Mohan Pawar, and former principal Jyoti Rani Singh.
  • The committee's mandate includes examining legal frameworks regarding marriage, divorce, maintenance, inheritance, and adoption.
  • The committee is tasked with seeking suggestions from citizens, social organizations, and legal experts, and studying UCC frameworks adopted by other states.
  • The government intends to table the UCC Bill in the upcoming Winter Session of the State Assembly.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 2 in Chhattisgarh Uniform Civil Code Implementation, which has been running since 25 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the constitutional mandate of Article 44 of the Indian Constitution and the challenges associated with its implementation in a diverse society. 150 words
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  2. The move towards state-specific Uniform Civil Codes raises significant questions regarding the federal structure of India and the uniformity of personal laws. Critically analyze the implications of state-level legislative initiatives on the constitutional objective of a uniform civil code. 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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