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MP Approves UCC Bill
✍️ News18
🗓 19 Jul 2026, 09:02 PM
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Madhya Pradesh has approved the Uniform Civil Code bill, which includes a provision for 5-year jail term for married men in live-in relationships. The law aims to apply uniformly to all citizens, regardless of their religion.
The Madhya Pradesh government has taken a significant step towards implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state. The UCC bill, which was recently approved, aims to bring about uniformity in the personal laws of all citizens, regardless of their religion. A key provision in the bill states that married men who engage in live-in relationships could face a jail term of up to 5 years. This move is seen as a significant step towards promoting gender equality and protecting the rights of women in the state.