Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The Assam cabinet approved the draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in May 2026, with plans to introduce it in the state legislative assembly on May 26, 2026. The proposed law aims to regulate civil matters such as marriage, divorce, live-in relationships, and compulsory marriage registration through a common legal framework. Tribal communities in Assam are exempted from the bill to preserve their traditional customs and cultural practices. The bill aligns structurally with UCC models of states like Gujarat, Uttarakhand, and Goa. Article 44 of the Indian Constitution mentions the Uniform Civil Code as a Directive Principle of State Policy.