Gujarat passes Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026: Common law on marriage, divorce, live-in ties cleared; polygamy banned, STs exempt

Gujarat has enacted its Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026, establishing a common legal framework for marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships across all communities, excluding scheduled tribes. The bill mandates registration for marriages and live-in unions, bans polygamy, and criminalizes forced marriages, aiming to secure women’s rights and promote social harmony.

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