22 July 2026

Passage of the Uniform Civil Code Bill in Madhya Pradesh Assembly

The passage of a state-level Uniform Civil Code bill is highly relevant to UPSC Mains as it touches upon Article 44, fundamental rights, tribal exemptions, and state legislative powers.

• The Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly passed the Madhya Pradesh Uniform Civil Code 2026 Bill by voice vote during its Monsoon Session.
• The Bill criminalises polygamy and nikah halala within the State.
• Registration of live-in relationships is made mandatory under the provisions of the Bill.
• The legislation explicitly exempts the State's tribal population from its application.
• Opposition legislators requested that the Bill be referred to a Select Committee, citing concerns over potential infringement on fundamental rights related to culture and education.

1. Discuss the constitutional framework under Article 44 of the Directive Principles of State Policy. How can state-level Uniform Civil Code laws reconcile the objective of legal uniformity with the protection of tribal traditions? 150 words
2. Examine the constitutional interplay between the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code and the Fundamental Rights guaranteed under Articles 25 through 30. What are the key legal considerations when a State Assembly enacts legislation affecting personal laws? 250 words

1. Regarding the Madhya Pradesh Uniform Civil Code 2026 Bill passed by the State Legislative Assembly, which of the following categories is exempted from its applicability?
   1. Agricultural landowners
   2. Tribal population of the State
   3. Non-Resident Indians
   4. Religious minority educational institutions
   Answer B

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• M.P. Assembly passes UCC Bill via voice vote amid protests by Congress MLAs