Gujarat forms committee to draft Uniform Civil Code, aiming to unify civil laws across religions.

Gujarat has formed a committee led by retired Supreme Court Judge Ranjana Desai to draft a Uniform Civil Code (UCC). This follows Uttarakhand's recent implementation of UCC. The committee, including a retired IAS officer, advocates, and a social worker, has 45 days to submit its report. The UCC aims to unify civil laws across marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption, promoting legal uniformity for all citizens regardless of religion. The state cabinet will review the report before deciding on implementation, which could significantly reshape India's legal landscape.

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