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President Gives Assent to Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill on Marriage, Live-in and Divorce
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 06:02 AM
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The President of India has granted assent to the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill, which aims to regulate marriage, live-in relationships and divorce in the state.
The President of India has given assent to the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill, clearing the final constitutional hurdle for the legislation.
The bill proposes a common set of rules governing marriage, live-in relationships and divorce for all residents of Gujarat, irrespective of religion.
With the presidential assent, the bill is now set to be notified and enforced as law in the state.
The bill proposes a common set of rules governing marriage, live-in relationships and divorce for all residents of Gujarat, irrespective of religion.
With the presidential assent, the bill is now set to be notified and enforced as law in the state.