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Delhi HC refuses to entertain pleas seeking UCC, cites SC observation
The Supreme Court in March observed that issues such as the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) are meant for the Parliament to decide
Published on Dec 01, 2023 04:48 PM IST
No need to alter age of consent, says law panel
The report was prepared after the high courts of Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh referred the issue to the panel, whose recommendations are not binding on the government though they may have some persuasive value Report advises judge’s discretion, milder punishment under Pocso when sex consensual and age gap less than 3 years
Updated on Sep 30, 2023 07:14 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Law panel chief says Phase 3 UCC dialogue soon, supports simultaneous polls idea
Law Commission chairperson Ritu Raj Awasthi said that more meetings are needed for finalising the report on simultaneous elections.
Published on Sep 29, 2023 06:00 PM IST
Don’t reduce age of consent in Pocso to 16, Law Commission tells govt
Law has to ensure a delicate balance between the evolving capacities of children and the need to protect them from harm, the Law Commission said
Updated on Sep 29, 2023 05:40 PM IST
Law Commission finalises report on lowering age of consent to 16, online FIR
The Law Commission of India met on Wednesday to finalise its report on several issues, including simultaneous polls, minimum age of consent, and online FIR.
Published on Sep 27, 2023 07:26 PM IST
HT News Desk | Reported by Saptarishi Das
Simultaneous polls ideal, workable formula required: Law Commission draft report
The Union government has constituted a panel led by former President Ram Nath Kovind to study the “one nation, one election” proposal
Updated on Sep 01, 2023 04:48 PM IST
Law on wills in the light of recent judgements
This article is authored by Shrutikirti Kumar, partner and Karuna Sharma, senior associate, Shardul Amarchand Mangalsdas & Co.
Published on Aug 14, 2023 12:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times
Homogeneity under UCC can be tricky legal terrain
The political push for UCC wants to create a homogeneous class of citizens in a diverse society. But such homogeneity is tricky legal terrain.
Published on Aug 09, 2023 10:40 PM IST
Law Commission ends extended deadline for submitting suggestions on UCC
The Law Commission is a non-statutory body constituted by a notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Law & Justice, Department of Legal Affairs.
Published on Jul 29, 2023 04:22 PM IST
UCC Debate | The UCC advances women's empowerment and social progress
The implementation of the Uniform Civil Code is a hot topic of debate in India and it can be argued that UCC would foster gender inclusivity in Indian society.
Published on Jul 19, 2023 11:27 AM IST
‘What exactly is UCC?’: Communities show concern over uniformity, transparency
Uncertainty over UCC looms among various communities even after the Law Commission extended the last date to submit their views on it.
Updated on Jul 15, 2023 04:48 AM IST
Sabah Virani
Goa women’s groups fear UCC could wipe out positive provisions of state code
The Goa code includes mandating compulsory registration of marriages before a civil authority, ensuring that the wife is an equal inheritor and is entitled to half of the couple’s “common assets”
Updated on Jul 13, 2023 03:57 PM IST
Gerard de Souza
Parliamentary panel discusses keeping tribals, NE out of UCC’s ambit
According to people familiar with the matter, the BJP, Shiv Sena, Shiv Sena (UBT) and Bahujan Samaj Party leaders supported UCC
Updated on Jul 04, 2023 12:25 AM IST
Utkarsh AnandDeeksha Bhardwaj
Ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Uniform Civic Code back in focus
The 22nd Law Commission, after a period of more than three years has considered it “expedient to deliberate afresh over UCC.”
Updated on Jun 17, 2023 07:11 PM IST
Law Commission seeks public, religious bodies’ views on Uniform Civil Code
The Law Commission on Wednesday set about to examine the issue afresh as it solicited views on UCC from the public and recognised religious organisations.
Updated on Jun 15, 2023 04:50 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Sedition in India through law panel reports, past and present
The law, which is on hold due to a continuing interim order of the SC, has been criticised for being misused by the State to stifle protest and dissent.
Updated on Jun 07, 2023 03:49 PM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Top court must strike down the sedition law
The Law Commission has recommended that sedition be retained in the statute books. But it fails proportionality and incitement tests, making it unconstitutional
Updated on Jun 06, 2023 01:22 PM IST
Retain sedition in IPC, make it tougher: Panel
The Law Commission of India has recommended that the country's 153-year-old colonial law on sedition be retained.
Updated on Jun 03, 2023 12:32 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Law panel perhaps considering working on UCC, says justice Desai
On May 27 last year, the Uttarakhand government had formed a five-member committee to prepare a draft for implementation of UCC in the state
Updated on Jun 03, 2023 12:28 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi