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Jamaat-i-Islami questions timing of Uniform Civil Code exercise

Muslim opinion consolidating against proposed Uniform Civil Code; Jamaat-e-Islami Hind expresses lack of confidence in Law Commission to lead discussion. Jamaat points to absence of coercion in Constitution's wordings; highlights religious obligation of Muslims to adhere to Islamic law.

The Hindu

Law Commission extends deadline for submitting views on UCC till July 28

The Law Commission extended deadline for the public to submit views on the Uniform Civil Code till July 28, a two-week extension from the initial deadline on July 14, after overwhelming response from the public.

The Hindu

In favour of Uniform Civil Code, but it must be well thought out, says former Supreme Court Judge Deepak Gupta

Law Ministry awaits 22nd Law Commission report to proceed with process on uniform civil code. Public notice issued by Commission on June 14 inviting feedback. In an interview with The Hindu (Retd) Justice Deepak Gupta of Supreme Court says he in in favour of uniform civil code to remove ancient…

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As deadline nears, Law Commission gets 46 lakh responses on Uniform Civil Code

As the deadline to send views on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) ends in two days, the Law Commission has so far received nearly 46 lakh responses, sources said on July 11.

The Hindu

RSS’s tribal body welcome Sushil Kumar Modi’s suggestion to keep the tribal community out of Uniform Civil Code

Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram (VKS) a tribal body affiliated with the RSS asked the people of tribal community and representatives to write to the Law Commission with suggestions and apprehensions pertaining to safeguarding their customary practices and traditions under the UCC

The Hindu

Law panel cautions people against fraudulent Whatsapp messages and calls in its name over UCC issue

The Law Commission on July 7 cautioned people against fraudulent WhatsApp messages and calls in its name pertaining to the Uniform Civil Code.

The Hindu

Next move on UCC after Law Commission report, Ministry officials tell House panel

Officials from the Law Ministry are awaiting the 22nd Law Commission report to proceed with their process on Uniform Civil Code (UCC), authoritative sources told The Hindu. Read more here

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IUML plans drive to muster opinion against Uniform Civil Code

The Indian Union Muslim League plans to start a campaign to muster the opinion of the secular forces against the proposed Uniform Civil Code in India

The Hindu

UCC draft is ready and will be submitted to the government soon, says committee

The draft of the proposed Uniform Civil Code for Uttarakhand is complete and would soon be submitted to the State government

The Hindu

Parliamentary panel calls representatives of Law Commission, law ministry on UCC

A parliamentary standing committee has called representatives of the Law Commission and the law ministry on July 3 on a recent notice issued by the law panel seeking views of stakeholders on the issue of a uniform civil code.

The Hindu

Is BJP finally summoning the political will to introduce a Uniform Civil Code?

A number of clues suggest that the BJP-led government at the centre may be working on legislation to introduce a Uniform Civil Code. Prime minister Narendra Modi’s remarks this week at a Bhopal event are being read alongside the fact that, almost two weeks ago, the 22nd Law Commission sought…

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All India Muslim Personal Law Board to oppose plan for Uniform Civil Code

Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for “one nation, one law” earlier this week, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPB) held an emergency meeting Tuesday night to oppose the government’s plan to usher in the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).

The Hindu

Sedition law must to retain India’s integrity: Law panel chief

Amid a clamour for repeal of the law on sedition, Law Commission chairman Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi on June 27 said the present situation from Kashmir to Kerala and Punjab to the North-East makes it must to retain the law to safeguard the “unity and integrity of India”. Defending the…

The Hindu

Rethink the retention of sedition

The Law Commission has concluded that it was necessary to retain Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) on ‘sedition’ as it was useful in countering the threat to India’s internal security.

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Muslim bodies say the Law Commission’s move inviting suggestions for Uniform Civil Code is ‘against the spirit of the Constitution’

Leading Muslim bodies have come out in opposition to the proposed Uniform Civil Code. Calling the Law Commission’s move to seek suggestions from all stakeholders for a common code “against the spirit of the Constitution” and “contrary to religious freedom enjoyed by all citizens”, the All India Muslim Personal Law…

The Hindu

Talking Politics with Nistula Hebbar | Uniform Civil Code | What is the Law Commission’s new move?

In this episode of Talking Politics with Nistula Hebbar, we discuss the Law Commission’s new move on the Uniform Civil Code and more.

The Hindu

Muslim groups gearing up to respond to Law Commission’s Uniform Civil Code notice

Different Muslim groups are trying to build a consensus before sending a response to the notice of the 22 Law Commission

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Congress slams government over Law Commission's move on Uniform Civil Code, accuses it of 'diversionary agenda'

A day after the Law Commission solicited views and ideas of people and recognized religious organizations about the Uniform Civil Code, the Congress slammed the government over the move saying it represents the ruling BJP-led coalition's "desperation for a legitimate justification of its continuing agenda of diversion from its glaring…

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Seeking fresh public opinion on Civil Code shows Modi govt's despair to continue its polarisation agenda, says Congress

Cong General Secy Jairam Ramesh said it is strange that the Law Commission is seeking a fresh reference when it acknowledges that 21st Law Commission had published a consultation paper on the subject in 2018. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Why is the Law Commission revisiting Uniform Civil Code, asks Congress

Congress questions the Modi government after the Law Commission announced its intention to examine the Uniform Civil Code on June 14. Read more on The Hindu

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How to handle political hot potato of parliamentary term change

Parties could depoliticise the debate by asking the Law Commission to develop a discussion document and a bill and have a special select committee with all parties represented to hear the submissions, writes Lianne Dalziel

The Hindu

Sedition — illogical equation of government with state

The real issue is that the law of sedition contained in Section 124A of the IPC is unconstitutional

Newsroom.co.nz

Protect fertility, and it won't need so much fixing

As New Zealand reviews its surrogacy and adoption laws, Dr Anne Else argues that fertility is another area where we are falling short.

The Hindu

Doctor prescribing cure that is worse than disease: P. Chidambaram on Law Commission's recommendations on sedition law

The commission had recommended enhancing the jail term in sedition cases from a minimum of three years to seven years

The Hindu

Law Commission's recommendations backing sedition law contrary to foundations of republic: Sibal

Rajya Sabha MP and former law minister Kapil Sibal on Friday said the Law Commission’s recommendations backing the sedition law are contrary to the ethos and the very foundations of the republic.

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