Archive · 20 Jul 2026
MP Govt Introduces Uniform Civil Code Bill Amid Opposition Uproar
The Madhya Pradesh government introduced a new law called the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill.
This bill aims to make rules for marriage, divorce, adoption, and inheritance the same for everyone, replacing different rules based on religion.
It includes things like banning multiple marriages, making sure marriages are registered, and giving equal rights to sons and daughters.
The government says this is a big step for fairness and equality.
However, the opposition parties are very upset and protesting against this new law.
The bill was prepared by a committee that talked to over 10 lakh people to get their opinions.
The tribal community is not included in this new law.
The bill will be discussed more in the coming days.
The Madhya Pradesh government introduced the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the Legislative Assembly, aiming to ensure equality and uniformity in personal laws.
The bill includes provisions such as a ban on polygamy, mandatory registration of marriages and live-in relationships, equal inheritance rights, and criminalisation of practices like Nikah Halala.
The tribal community has been exempted from the UCC Bill.
The bill was prepared by a seven-member committee headed by former Supreme Court Justice (Retired) Ranjana Prakash Desai, with consultations from over 10 lakh people.
The opposition strongly protested the introduction of the UCC Bill, indicating that it will witness intense debate in the coming days.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, Higher Education Minister Gautam Tetwal, Opposition parties
- What
- Introduction of the Madhya Pradesh Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill and 13 other bills, including the Dhanvantari University Bill, Fire Services Bill, Ease of Doing Business Bill, and Cess Amendment Bill.
- When
- Opening day of the Monsoon Session of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Monday.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
- Why
- To ensure equality and uniformity in personal laws, promoting social reform and gender justice.
Government
Opposition
Introduction of UCC Bill
Government
The government views the UCC Bill as a historic move towards ensuring equality and uniformity in personal laws, promoting social reform and gender justice.
Opposition
The opposition strongly protests the introduction of the UCC Bill, indicating that it will witness intense debate and resistance in the coming days.
- Bill Introduced By
- Higher Education Minister Gautam Tetwal
- Total Bills Introduced
- 14
- Key Provisions
- Ban on polygamy, 'Triple Talaq', mandatory registration of marriages and live-in relationships, equal inheritance rights, maintenance rights for women in live-in relationships, criminalisation of Nikah Halala, transparent adoption processes, and penalties for false declarations.
- Exemptions
- Tribal community exempted from the UCC.
- Committee Head
- Former Supreme Court Justice (Retired) Ranjana Prakash Desai
- Consultations
- Over 10 lakh people consulted through consultations and a web portal.
- Date of Committee Constitution
- April 27, 2026