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Gujarat Becomes Second State to Adopt Uniform Civil Code After President’s Assent
✍️ India Today
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 05:47 PM
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Gujarat has become the second Indian state to adopt the Uniform Civil Code after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the bill passed by the state legislature.
The Gujarat Legislative Assembly approved a bill to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), a long‑standing national policy aimed at establishing a single set of personal laws for all citizens.
President Droupadi Murmu granted her assent to the bill, making Gujarat the second state in India to formally adopt the UCC after an earlier state.
The move is seen as a significant step toward the broader national objective of a uniform civil code, which seeks to replace personal laws based on religion with a common legal framework.
The bill was passed by the assembly following extensive debates and is expected to be implemented in the coming months, pending necessary administrative arrangements.
Legal experts note that Gujarat’s adoption may influence other states to consider similar legislation, potentially accelerating the national conversation on civil law reform.
President Droupadi Murmu granted her assent to the bill, making Gujarat the second state in India to formally adopt the UCC after an earlier state.
The move is seen as a significant step toward the broader national objective of a uniform civil code, which seeks to replace personal laws based on religion with a common legal framework.
The bill was passed by the assembly following extensive debates and is expected to be implemented in the coming months, pending necessary administrative arrangements.
Legal experts note that Gujarat’s adoption may influence other states to consider similar legislation, potentially accelerating the national conversation on civil law reform.