Assam Cabinet, in the first meeting of
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s second term, approved the draft of the
Uniform Civil Code Bill
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Assam Cabinet, in the
first meeting of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s second term, approved the
draft of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill.
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The bill is scheduled to
be introduced in the Assam Legislative Assembly on 26 May 2026.
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The Uniform Civil Code
(UCC) aims to establish a common set of laws governing personal matters such as
marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption for all citizens. It is mentioned
under Article 44 of the Indian Constitution as part of the Directive Principles
of State Policy.
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Key provisions of the
Assam draft include mandatory registration of marriages and divorces, a ban on
polygamy, strengthening women’s property rights, and regulations related to
live-in relationships.
¨ The draft exempts tribal communities in both hill and plain areas from its scope. It also keeps customary laws, traditional practices, and religious rituals outside its jurisdiction.
¨ Assam has a unicameral legislature, where a bill becomes law only after being passed by the Legislative Assembly and receiving the Governor’s assent. The proposed bill is expected to be introduced during the budget session between 21 and 26 May 2026.
