Madhya Pradesh govt sets up six member committee to examine UCC feasibility
The Madhya Pradesh government has constituted a six-member high-level committee to study and examine the feasibility of implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state, an official order said.The committee has been entrusted to examine exing laws on maintenance, inheritance and succession. (@DrMohanYadav51 | Official X account)The panel, formed the department of law and legislative affairs, will hold public hearings, study drafts prepared in Gujarat and Uttarakhand, and submit a well-considered draft bill along with a comprehensive report to the state government within 60 days.The committee comprises retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prasad Desai, retired IAS officer Shatrughna Singh, advocate Anoop Nair, education Gopal Sharma, social activ Bushpal Singh, and General Adminration Department secretary Ajay Katesariya.An order issued late Monday stated that in Madhya Pradesh, matters of marriage, divorce, maintenance, succession and related subjects are currently governed dinct personal and family laws.Also Read: Uttarakhand sets target of 100% marriage regration under UCC in next 3 months“In the present context, the government has felt the need for a comprehensive examination of these laws to develop a uniform, balanced and pragmatic framework that ensures equality, equity and legal clarity,” reads the letter.The committee has been entrusted to examine exing laws on maintenance, inheritance and succession, study practices adopted in other states, and propose a framework that takes into account the social, cultural and economic factors of Madhya Pradesh.“It will invite suggestions and objections from the public, social and religious organizations and academic experts, organizing hearings and consultative meetings to ensure broad participation,” said an officer of the law department.“The panel will also recommend provisions to safeguard the rights of women and children, offer suggestions on regulation and regration of live-in relationships, and examine adminrative and implementation aspects to prevent future legal complexities,” he added.
