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5 August 2026

Chhattisgarh UCC panel invites public suggestions

The Uniform Civil Code is a significant constitutional and legal issue involving federalism and secularism, and the move by multiple states to draft such frameworks is a recurring topic of debate in UPSC Mains.

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  • The Chhattisgarh government has established a five-member committee to draft a framework for the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state.
  • The committee has invited public suggestions, opinions, and feedback from citizens, social organisations, and stakeholders.
  • The deadline for submitting suggestions is October 15.
  • The UCC framework aims to regulate personal laws including marriage, divorce, inheritance, and live-in relationships.
  • The committee is tasked with studying the legal, social, and administrative aspects of the UCC, including models adopted by other states.
  • The government intends to introduce the UCC legislation in the upcoming Winter Session of the State Assembly.
  • Other states that have initiated or implemented UCC-related measures since 2024 include Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Assam, and Madhya Pradesh.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 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 significance of a Uniform Civil Code in the context of Article 44 of the Directive Principles of State Policy. How does the adoption of state-level UCC frameworks impact the federal structure of Indian polity? 150 words
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  2. The implementation of a Uniform Civil Code involves balancing the constitutional mandate of equality with the protection of personal laws and cultural diversity. Critically analyse the challenges in harmonising diverse personal laws into a single code while ensuring the preservation of fundamental rights. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Under the Indian Constitution, the Uniform Civil Code is mentioned in which of the following?

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