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President Gives Assent to Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 02:02 AM
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The Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC) 2026 has received the President's assent, turning the state‑level legislation into law.
Gujarat's Uniform Civil Code bill for the year 2026 has been formally approved by the President of India, completing the legislative process and bringing the measure into force across the state. The assent follows the passage of the bill by the Gujarat Legislative Assembly earlier this year.
The UCC aims to replace the existing personal laws that vary by religion with a single set of civil regulations governing marriage, divorce, inheritance and related matters for all residents of Gujarat. Proponents argue that a uniform framework will promote gender equality and legal certainty, while critics caution about potential challenges to cultural practices.
With presidential approval, the law will now be published in the official Gazette, after which its provisions will become enforceable. State authorities are expected to issue detailed guidelines to help citizens and legal practitioners adapt to the new regime.
The development marks a significant step in the long‑standing national debate over a Uniform Civil Code, positioning Gujarat as the first state to implement such a comprehensive legal overhaul.
The UCC aims to replace the existing personal laws that vary by religion with a single set of civil regulations governing marriage, divorce, inheritance and related matters for all residents of Gujarat. Proponents argue that a uniform framework will promote gender equality and legal certainty, while critics caution about potential challenges to cultural practices.
With presidential approval, the law will now be published in the official Gazette, after which its provisions will become enforceable. State authorities are expected to issue detailed guidelines to help citizens and legal practitioners adapt to the new regime.
The development marks a significant step in the long‑standing national debate over a Uniform Civil Code, positioning Gujarat as the first state to implement such a comprehensive legal overhaul.