The West Bengal government is set to table a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the state Assembly on June 29, 2026, during the Budget Session. The proposed law seeks to establish common personal laws across communities regarding marriage, divorce, and inheritance. This follows Uttarakhand, which implemented UCC in 2024, and Rajasthan, which is preparing its own draft, making West Bengal another state moving in this direction.
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West Bengal to Table Uniform Civil Code Bill in Assembly on June 29 During Budget Session
Key Points
- The West Bengal government is set to table a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the state Assembly on June 29, 2026, during the Budget Session
- The proposed law seeks to establish common personal laws across communities regarding marriage, divorce, and inheritance
- This follows Uttarakhand, which implemented UCC in 2024, and Rajasthan, which is preparing its own draft, making West Bengal another state moving in this direction
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West Bengal: UCC Bill to be tabled in Assembly on June 29, 2026, during Budget Session. Purpose: common personal laws across communities (marriage, divorce, inheritance). Precedents: Uttarakhand (UCC implemented 2024), Rajasthan (drafting committee formed).
