President Murmu signs Gujarat's Uniform Civil Code Bill, second state to do so
President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to Gujarat's Uniform Civil Code Bill, making the state the second in India, after Uttarakhand, to pass such legislation.
The Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026, received presidential approval from Droupadi Murmu, completing the legal steps needed for implementation. The law will not apply to members of Scheduled Tribes. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel highlighted the reform as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's agenda to promote social harmony and protect women's rights, echoing a Supreme Court recommendation.
Why it matters
The law could reshape personal law practices in Gujarat, influencing social cohesion and women's legal rights.
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