West Bengal government forms high-level committee to review draft Uniform Civil Code
The West Bengal government has constituted a high-level committee, chaired by former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, to review a draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for the State. The notification, issued on July 10, states that the committee was formed due to the "wide ramifications and voluminous nature" of the proposed legislation. The State government has already formulated a Draft Bill titled "The Uniform Civil Code, West Bengal, 2026," aiming to establish a legal framework for all citizens, irrespective of religion, faith, or community, concerning personal civil matters like marriage, divorce, and succession.
Key Points
- West Bengal has formed a committee to review a draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for the state.
- The committee is headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai.
- The proposed UCC aims to create a uniform legal framework for personal civil matters for all citizens in the state, regardless of religion.
- The draft bill, titled "The Uniform Civil Code, West Bengal, 2026," addresses aspects such as marriage, divorce, and succession.
Exam Facts
- State: West Bengal.
- Committee head: Former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai.
- Draft Bill name: The Uniform Civil Code, West Bengal, 2026.
- Notification date: July 10.
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