West Bengal Cabinet approves panel to examine draft Uniform Civil Code Bill
The West Bengal Cabinet has formed a committee led by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai to draft a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill for the state. The proposed legislation aims to address issues like polygamy and gender parity in property rights, though it faces significant opposition from the Trinamool Congress.
Why it matters
The implementation of a UCC is a highly contentious political issue in India, touching on personal laws, religious rights, and the balance between state and federal authority.
The West Bengal Cabinet on Thursday (July 2, 2026) approved the constitution of a committee headed by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai to examine the draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill.
The article outlines the government's move and the opposition's stance, maintaining a neutral reporting style on a polarized political topic.
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