Madhya Pradesh Passes Uniform Civil Code Bill
Madhya Pradesh Passes Uniform Civil Code Bill: A Major Step Toward Common Civil Laws The Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly has passed the Madhya Pradesh Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, marking a significant development in the state's legal and political landscape. The Bill was passed during the Monsoon Session despite strong protests from the Opposition and will come into force after receiving the Governor's assent. The Uniform Civil Code aims to establish a common set of civil laws governing matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption, and live-in relationships, irrespective of religion. According to the state government, the legislation is intended to ensure equality before the law, strengthen women's rights, and simplify civil legal procedures. Scheduled Tribes have been kept outside the scope of the law in order to protect their traditional customs and practices. Among its key provisions, the Bill prohibits polygamy, requires marriages to be compuls...