Madhya Pradesh Assembly passes UCC Bill amid Opposition protests, exempts Scheduled Tribes
The Madhya Pradesh Assembly has passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, amidst protests from the Opposition. The legislation establishes a common civil law for marriage, divorce, inheritance, and live-in relationships, while exempting Scheduled Tribes. It criminalizes triple talaq and nikah halala, prohibits polygamy, and mandates registration of marriages and divorces, granting equal inheritance rights to all children. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav hailed it as a landmark reform fulfilling the Constitution's vision, while the Congress criticized it as an "RSS agenda" and "Muslim appeasement," arguing it contains inconsistencies and infringes constitutional protections.
Key Points
- Madhya Pradesh Assembly passed the UCC Bill, 2026, establishing common civil laws for various personal matters.
- The Bill exempts Scheduled Tribes, respecting their constitutional safeguards and traditional rights.
- Key provisions include criminalizing triple talaq, prohibiting polygamy, and mandating marriage/divorce registration.
- The legislation aims to provide equal inheritance rights and ensure equality for all citizens.
- The Opposition, particularly Congress, criticized the Bill as politically motivated and inconsistent, calling for referral to a Select Committee.
Exam Facts
- Legislation: Madhya Pradesh Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026.
- Exempts: Scheduled Tribes (under Articles 342 and 366(25) of the Constitution).
- Minimum age for marriage: 21 for men, 18 for women.
- Chief Minister: Mohan Yadav.
- Constitutional vision under: Article 44.
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