GUWAHATI: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Thursday that the state would introduce a bill in the assembly to seek a uniform civil code (UCC), while clarifying that the state’s tribal population would be excluded from the scope of this law. Sarma said Assam would be the third state to enact legislation on UCC, following Uttarakhand and Gujarat.
CM explained the Assam model would incorporate innovative elements, addressing issues such as child marriage and polygamy.If complications arise, discussions with experts would be held to refine the bill , he said.
“We are waiting for the Uttarakhand bill on UCC. After it is introduced, Assam will follow it with certain additional clauses,” he said. “We will go through the Uttarakhand bill and see if public consultations are possible within the next two to three months.”
Sarma also disclosed Assam government’s plan to introduce a bill to end polygamy during the upcoming budget session of the assembly. An expert committee had previously submitted a report, and the proposed bill had received 150 suggestions.
UCC implies the establishment of a unified legal framework applicable to all citizens, irrespective of their religious affiliations. It aims to encompass personal laws, as well as laws pertaining to inheritance, adoption, and succession. While UCC is typically decided at the national level by Parliament, states can also address it with President’s assent.
CM explained the Assam model would incorporate innovative elements, addressing issues such as child marriage and polygamy.If complications arise, discussions with experts would be held to refine the bill , he said.
“We are waiting for the Uttarakhand bill on UCC. After it is introduced, Assam will follow it with certain additional clauses,” he said. “We will go through the Uttarakhand bill and see if public consultations are possible within the next two to three months.”
Sarma also disclosed Assam government’s plan to introduce a bill to end polygamy during the upcoming budget session of the assembly. An expert committee had previously submitted a report, and the proposed bill had received 150 suggestions.
UCC implies the establishment of a unified legal framework applicable to all citizens, irrespective of their religious affiliations. It aims to encompass personal laws, as well as laws pertaining to inheritance, adoption, and succession. While UCC is typically decided at the national level by Parliament, states can also address it with President’s assent.
