PoliticsGujarat UCC Bill Gets President Murmu’s Assent, Second State After Uttarakhand
President Droupadi Murmu has approved the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, making Gujarat the second Indian state after Uttarakhand to enact a common set of personal laws. The law, exempting Scheduled Tribes, was passed after an eight-hour debate on March 24. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel emphasized the Bill promotes social harmony, women’s rights, and national unity without restricting freedoms.
Hindustan Times··Gandhinagar


