Chhattisgarh's UCC panel holds first meeting, Bill to be tabled in upcoming Winter Session.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced that his government would table a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the upcoming Winter Session of the Assembly. A five-member committee, headed by Supreme Court Justice (Retd.) Ranjana Prakash Desai, held its first meeting to draft the Bill. The committee is tasked with examining existing legal frameworks, making recommendations on issues like marriage, divorce, maintenance, inheritance, and adoption, and seeking suggestions from citizens and stakeholders. This follows Madhya Pradesh's recent passage of a UCC Bill with similar provisions, excluding tribal communities.
Key Points
- Chhattisgarh plans to introduce a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the upcoming Winter Session of its Assembly.
- A five-member committee, led by Justice (Retd.) Ranjana Prakash Desai, has commenced drafting the UCC Bill.
- The committee's mandate includes reviewing existing laws and recommending changes on personal law matters like marriage, divorce, and inheritance.
- Suggestions from citizens, social organizations, and legal experts will be incorporated into the draft.
- This move follows Madhya Pradesh's recent passage of a UCC Bill, which notably excluded tribal communities.
Exam Facts
- Chhattisgarh Chief Minister is Vishnu Deo Sai.
- The UCC committee is headed by Supreme Court Justice (Retd.) Ranjana Prakash Desai.
- Other committee members include retired IAS officers Shatrughan Singh and M.K. Raut, senior advocate Mohan Pawar, and former principal Jyoti Rani Singh.
- The Madhya Pradesh Assembly passed its UCC Bill on Tuesday.
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