Opinion | Uniform Civil Code And The Primacy of Constitutional Rights Over Personal Laws

In the context of Muslim personal law, state intervention is neither arbitrary nor majoritarian but is triggered when certain ...

UCC in West Bengal soon? State Cabinet clears panel to examine draft Uniform Civil Code bill

West Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul on Thursday said that the panel would have four weeks to scrutinise the draft legislation ...

In Bengal, Suvendu sets the ball rolling for UCC, but says: ‘We are not in a rush’

Asserting that the newly elected BJP government is committed to implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in West Bengal, ...

Uniform Civil Code Draft To Be Presented To Government Today

It also includes provisions aimed at protecting the rights of women and children while promoting equality and security. The ...
The Manila Times

Can an e-wallet company compel the heirs of the deceased to pay the latter’s unpaid loan?

Dear PAO, My father recently passed away, leaving behind an unpaid loan from an e-wallet company amounting to P130,000. He barely earned enough to support our family. Given our family’s financial ...

How similar are Uttarakhand, Gujarat and Assam’s Uniform Civil Codes?

Explore the similarities and differences in the Uniform Civil Codes of Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Assam as West Bengal ...
Mathrubhumi English

Bengal Uniform Civil Code: CM Suvendu sets up panel; legislation likely in August

Major legislative move in West Bengal as CM Suvendu Adhikari sets up a high-level committee led by retired SC Justice Ranjana ...
The Print

Bengal’s UCC push: Suvendu announces high-powered panel, Bill likely in Assembly in August

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday formally set in motion the process of introducing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state, announcing the constitution of a high-level committee ...

As Bengal pushes for UCC Bill, a look at how other states have implemented uniform civil laws

The Uniform Civil Code refers to a common set of civil laws governing personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance ...

UCC in Bengal Explained: Why is Uniform Civil Code politically significant in West Bengal and what legal hurdles could it face in courts?

The primary challenges contend that a UCC infringes on the fundamental right to freely practice religion (Article 25) and ...
Deccan Herald

BJP's UCC bill set for twin TMC challenge in Bengal Assembly

Bill is set to trigger an unusual political contest in the West Bengal assembly on Monday -- not just between the treasury ...

West Bengal's UCC Push: What it Means and Why it Matters

West Bengal is set to introduce a Uniform Civil Code Bill in the Assembly, following BJP-ruled states like Uttarakhand, Gujarat and Assam. Explore what the UCC means for marriage, divorce and ...