Uniform Civil Code (UCC) – Uniform Legal Framework for Chhattisgarh

Key facts

• On 16 April 2026, the Chhattisgarh Cabinet approved a high‑level committee to prepare a draft of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) framework.
• The committee is headed by retired Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai.
• The committee will consult citizens, legal experts and stakeholders and may invite feedback through a web portal.
• The draft prepared by the committee will be placed before the state Assembly after Cabinet approval.
• Article 44 of the Constitution directs states to work towards implementing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for all citizens.
• The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Uttarakhand implemented the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in January 2025, becoming the first state to do so.
• The Gujarat Assembly passed a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill last month.