Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Gujarat HC Upholds UCC Committee Formation by State Government
The Gujarat High Court decided it would not force the state to change the members of its committee on a Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
Someone had asked the court to add people from minority groups.
The court said choosing the committee members is the government's job.
The court believed it was not the right time to get involved because the committee can get opinions from anyone.
The court viewed the decision as an administrative one and that there was no reason to interfere.
Gujarat High Court rejected a petition to reconstitute the UCC committee.
The court stated member selection falls under the state government's domain.
Petitioner argued for inclusion of minority representatives on the committee.
Court found no justification to intervene in the administrative decision.
The UCC committee is chaired by retired Justice Ranjana Desai.
- Who
- Petitioner Abdul Vahab Sopariwala, the Gujarat High Court, and the state government.
- What
- Gujarat High Court rejected a petition regarding the UCC committee.
- When
- Tuesday, July 30, 2024
- Where
- Gujarat High Court, Ahmedabad.
- Why
- The petitioner wanted the committee to include minority representatives, but the court upheld the state's right to choose members.
Petitioner's Argument
Court's Ruling
Committee Composition
Petitioner's Argument
Committee lacks minority representation and relevant expertise.
Court's Ruling
The court cannot dictate member selection which is an administrative decision.
- Court
- Gujarat High Court
- Case Type
- Plea challenging UCC committee composition
- Petitioner
- Abdul Vahab Sopariwala
- Committee Purpose
- Assess need for UCC in Gujarat
- Committee Chair
- Retired Justice Ranjana Desai
- Judgment Date
- July 30, 2024
