Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill: Prohibits polygamy and mandates live-in relationship registration

Exam-focused facts from the 26 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Assam government introduced the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill to consolidate and simplify laws governing marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships.
The legislation was introduced by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Atul Bora on behalf of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
The UCC Bill prohibits polygamy and fixes the minimum age for marriage at 21 for men and 18 for women.
The Bill mandates the compulsory registration of live-in relationships to ensure the rights of partners and children are formally recognised and protected.
The proposed legislation will not apply to scheduled tribes residing in Assam.