Gujarat Becomes Second State to Pass Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill 2026

The Gujarat Legislative Assembly has passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill 2026, becoming the second state after Uttarakhand to implement a UCC.

Key points to remember:

• State: Gujarat
• Bill: Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill 2026
• Gujarat is: Second state to pass UCC after Uttarakhand
• First state to implement UCC: Uttarakhand
• UCC ensures gender equality by granting equal inheritance rights to sons and daughters across all communities
• Marriages must be registered within 60 days and live-in relationships within 30 days
• UCC enforces strict monogamy by prohibiting polygamy and bigamy for all citizens
• UCC is mentioned in: Article 44 of Indian Constitution (Directive Principles)