Uniform Civil Code

July 7, 2023 7:45 PM

Law Commission of India cautions people against fraudulent WhatsApp texts, calls, & messages being circulated regarding Uniform Civil Code

The Law Commission of India has cautioned the people against fraudulent WhatsApp texts, calls, and messages being circulated regarding Uniform Civil Code. In a statement on 7th July 2023, Friday, the Commission clarified that it has no involvement or connection with these texts, calls, or messages. It said the Commission has noticed that certain phone numbers are rotating among the individuals, falsely associating them with the Law Commission of India. The Commission urged the peo...

Parliamentary Standing Committee seeks views of stakeholders on Uniform Civil Code

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice today held a meeting on Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The Committee was headed by Rajya Sabha MP Sushil Modi. Seventeen members were present in the Meeting. The UCC proposes to formulate and implement personal laws of citizens which apply to all citizens equally regardless of their religion, sex, gender and sexual orientation. Currently, the personal laws of various communities are governed by their religious sc...