Maharashtra sets up seven-member panel to prepare Uniform Civil Code draft
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has appointed a seven-member committee, led by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Desai, to draft a Uniform Civil Code for the state. The committee is tasked with submitting its report within six months, with potential legislation planned for the winter session.
Why it matters
The implementation of a Uniform Civil Code is a significant and often contentious policy shift in Indian politics, aiming to standardize personal laws across religious communities.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday (July 9, 2026) announced the formation of a seven-member committee headed by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Desai to prepare a draft for the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the State.
The report provides a straightforward account of the government announcement and committee composition without taking a stance on the policy.
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