Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Uttarakhand is poised to be the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), marking a significant step towards legal uniformity in personal laws. A five-member expert committee, chaired by retired judge Ranjana Prakash Desai, played a crucial role in drafting the UCC Bill 2024. The bill was passed by the State Legislative Assembly on February 7, 2024, and later received Presidential assent, with its notification issued on March 12, 2024. This move highlights Uttarakhand's pioneering efforts in reforming legal frameworks for societal harmony and equality.