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Why in the News?

The Assam State Cabinet approved the draft of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill.

The bill is scheduled to be introduced in the Assam Legislative Assembly on May 26, 2026.

Key Highlights

1. Scope of the Bill

The proposed UCC Bill regulates civil matters related to:

  • Marriage
  • Live-in relationships
  • Compulsory registration of marriage
  • Divorce

across different communities in the state.

2. Exemptions

The bill specifically excludes:

  • Tribal communities of Assam

from its provisions.

Purpose of Exemption

The exemption aims to protect:

  • Traditional customs
  • Cultural practices
  • Tribal rituals

of indigenous communities.

3. Framework Alignment

The proposed legislation has been designed in alignment with:

  • Gujarat UCC model
  • Uttarakhand UCC framework
  • Goa civil code structure

4. Main Objective

The UCC seeks to:

  • Replace religion-based personal laws
  • with
  • A common set of civil laws

for all citizens.

Aim

To ensure:

  • Legal uniformity
  • Equal civil rights
  • Equal legal obligations

across communities.

Additional Information

Uniform Civil Code (UCC)

Constitutional Provision

  • Mentioned under:
  • Article 44
  • Part of:
  • Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)

in the Constitution of India.

Goa and UCC

  • Goa is currently:
  • The only Indian state with a functional uniform civil law

Basis

  • Based on:
  • Portuguese Civil Code, 1867

Uttarakhand and UCC

  • Uttarakhand became:
  • The first state in independent India to officially pass a UCC framework.

Assam

  • Recognized as a full state on:
  • January 26, 1950
  • Capital:
  • Dispur

🇮🇳 हिंदी संस्करण

असम कैबिनेट ने Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill के मसौदे को मंजूरी दी

चर्चा में क्यों?

Assam राज्य मंत्रिमंडल ने Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill के मसौदे को मंजूरी दे दी है।

यह विधेयक 26 मई 2026 को असम विधानसभा में प्रस्तुत किया जाएगा।

प्रमुख बिंदु

1. विधेयक का दायरा

प्रस्तावित UCC Bill निम्न नागरिक मामलों को नियंत्रित करेगा:

  • विवाह
  • Live-in relationship
  • विवाह का अनिवार्य पंजीकरण
  • तलाक

2. छूट

इस विधेयक के दायरे से विशेष रूप से बाहर रखा गया है:

  • असम की जनजातीय आबादी

छूट का उद्देश्य

इसका उद्देश्य संरक्षित करना है:

  • पारंपरिक रीति-रिवाज
  • सांस्कृतिक परंपराएँ
  • जनजातीय अनुष्ठान

3. ढाँचे का समन्वय

यह विधेयक निम्न राज्यों के UCC मॉडल के अनुरूप तैयार किया गया है:

  • Gujarat
  • Uttarakhand
  • Goa

4. मुख्य उद्देश्य

UCC का उद्देश्य:

  • धर्म-आधारित व्यक्तिगत कानूनों को हटाकर
  • एक समान नागरिक कानून लागू करना है।

लक्ष्य

सुनिश्चित करना:

  • कानूनी समानता
  • समान नागरिक अधिकार
  • समान कानूनी दायित्व

अतिरिक्त जानकारी

Uniform Civil Code (UCC)

संवैधानिक प्रावधान

  • उल्लेख:
  • अनुच्छेद 44
  • अंतर्गत:
  • राज्य के नीति निदेशक तत्व (DPSP)

गोवा और UCC

  • Goa वर्तमान में:
  • एकमात्र राज्य है जहाँ Uniform Civil Law लागू है।

आधार

  • Portuguese Civil Code, 1867

उत्तराखंड और UCC

  • Uttarakhand स्वतंत्र भारत का पहला राज्य बना जिसने UCC framework पारित किया।

असम

  • पूर्ण राज्य का दर्जा:
  • 26 जनवरी 1950
  • राजधानी:
  • Dispur

Bilingual MCQs | द्विभाषी MCQs

Q1. Which state cabinet approved the draft Uniform Civil Code Bill?

किस राज्य मंत्रिमंडल ने UCC Bill के मसौदे को मंजूरी दी?

A. Gujarat

B. Uttarakhand

C. Assam ✅

D. Goa

Q2. The Assam UCC Bill is scheduled to be introduced on which date?

असम UCC Bill किस तिथि को विधानसभा में प्रस्तुत किया जाएगा?

A. May 20, 2026

B. May 22, 2026

C. May 26, 2026 ✅

D. May 30, 2026

Q3. Which matters are covered under the proposed UCC Bill?

प्रस्तावित UCC Bill किन मामलों को कवर करता है?

A. Marriage

B. Divorce

C. Live-in relationships

D. All of the above ✅

Q4. Which group has been exempted from the Assam UCC Bill?

असम UCC Bill से किस समूह को छूट दी गई है?

A. Farmers

B. Women

C. Tribal communities ✅

D. Government employees

Q5. Uniform Civil Code is mentioned under which Article of the Constitution?

Uniform Civil Code संविधान के किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित है?

A. Article 32

B. Article 44 ✅

C. Article 356

D. Article 370

Q6. Article 44 is part of which constitutional category?

अनुच्छेद 44 संविधान के किस भाग से संबंधित है?

A. Fundamental Rights

B. Fundamental Duties

C. DPSP ✅

D. Emergency Provisions

Q7. Which state currently has a functional Uniform Civil Law?

वर्तमान में किस राज्य में Uniform Civil Law लागू है?

A. Gujarat

B. Assam

C. Goa ✅

D. Kerala

Q8. Goa’s Uniform Civil Law is based on which code?

गोवा का Uniform Civil Law किस कोड पर आधारित है?

A. Indian Penal Code

B. Portuguese Civil Code, 1867 ✅

C. Civil Procedure Code

D. Hindu Marriage Act

Q9. Which state became the first in independent India to pass a UCC framework?

स्वतंत्र भारत में UCC framework पारित करने वाला पहला राज्य कौन बना?

A. Goa

B. Assam

C. Gujarat

D. Uttarakhand ✅

Q10. What is the capital of Assam?

असम की राजधानी क्या है?

A. Guwahati

B. Shillong

C. Dispur ✅

D. Silchar

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