UCC panel invites ideas on proposed law in Chhattisgarh
The Chhattisgarh government has invited public suggestions for its proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) framework, with a submission deadline of October 15. The committee aims to draft legislation covering personal laws like marriage and inheritance, while the Opposition continues to advocate for the protection of tribal customs within the state.
Why it matters
The implementation of a UCC in Chhattisgarh represents a significant shift in regional legal frameworks and highlights the ongoing national debate regarding the balance between uniform civil laws and the protection of indigenous tribal rights.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday (August 4, 2026) announced that the committee formed to prepare the framework for the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) implementation in the State has invited suggestions and opinions on the proposed law from citizens, organisations and other stakeholders.
According to an official statement, the last date has been set as October 15 by the five five-member high-level committee. Last month, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai had said that the UCC will be introduced in the Assembly in the upcoming Winter Session.
Since 2024, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Assam, and Madhya Pradesh have implemented the UCC that largely regulates areas of personal law such as marriage, divorce, succession and inheritance, and live-in relationships.
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