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Uttarakhand Assembly Session: District admin imposes section 144 around Vidhan Sabha

In view of the Uttarakhand Assembly session starting from February 5, the district administration has imposed Section 144 within a radius of 300 meters around the Assembly premises. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code: What it means and what lies ahead? | Explained

With the Uniform Civil Code Bill proposed to be passed in the upcoming session of the Uttarakhand Assembly, The Hindu decodes its legislative history, the expected changes and the judicial interventions so far

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Final Uniform Civil Code draft for Uttarakhand recommends ban on triple talaq and halala; suggests tribals be kept out of ambit

The state government-appointed panel submits a draft of the Uniform Civil Code to the Uttarakhand Chief Minister.

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‘UCC beneficial for Muslim women’ says Shayara Bano, who petitioned triple talaq case in Supreme Court

Shayara Bano, who petitioned triple talaq case in the Supreme Court, called the UCC bill ‘beneficial’ for women of the Muslim community

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Delhi High Court refuses to hear petitions regarding Uniform Civil Code

The bench of Justice Manmohan and Justice Mini Pushkarna, after noting down the submissions, decided to dispose of the matter. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Proposed UCC in Uttarakhand not aimed at targeting any section: CM Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the hill state was not aimed at appeasing any section or targeting a community, and asserted its implementation would empower all sections of society.

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Uttarakhand government plans special Assembly session amid buzz over UCC Bill, quota hike

Uttarakhand govt. to call special Assembly session to pass UCC or 10% reservation for statehood agitators. Draft of UCC ready, taking into account gender equality, property rights & adoption rules. Cabinet subcommittee formed to decide on agitators' reservation demand.

The Hindu

Why is the UCC draft untraceable 3 months since it was termed ‘ready’, asks Uttarakhand Congress

Congress alleges BJP using UCC as poll plank in Uttarakhand; Oppn. warns of ghost of UCC near elections. Tribes, Muslims fear UCC, with Van Gujjars apprehensive of its impact. UCC Committee formed by govt. met 63 times, received 2.15 lakh submissions.

The Hindu

Feathers Of Modern Birds Inherited Proteins From Dinosaur Ancestors

Scientists discover that dinosaur feathers were stiff, enabling gliding

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Uttarakhand: Uniform Civil Code panel tenure extended by 4 months

The tenure of the experts committee preparing the draft of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for Uttarakhand has been extended by a period of four months. Read further on Dynamite News:

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A progressive UCC must protect the child’s best interests

A progressive UCC should not insist on the matrimonial bond between parents

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Muslim Law Board’s stand sought on nikah halala

Law Commission seeks AIMPLB's position on nikah halala, muta and minimum age for marriage. Board opposes halala, views muta as "non-issue". Reiterates opposition to UCC, asks why only Muslims targeted

The Hindu

Will oppose Uniform Civil Code Bill, says Jagan

YSR Congress opposes UCC; TDP yet to form opinion. YSR Congress had also opposed triple talaq Bill. YSR Congress' opposition dictated by State politics, minority voters favouring them in Assembly elections. TDP waiting for govt to place draft law in public domain.

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Will Modi’s Uniform Civil Code kill Indian ‘secularism’?

The Indian PM says common laws will help women, but many fear the proposal is an election weapon to target minorities.

The Hindu

UCC is Centre’s bid to polarise country, says AIMPLB spokesperson

AIMPLB spokesperson Ilyas urges united effort to defeat Centre's UCC proposal, which will polarise country. He met Muslim orgs in Kerala to discuss protection of personal laws, strengthening inter-community relations, and convincing believers of Shariat.

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Resolution in Kerala Assembly seeks to scrap plan for UCC

The Kerala Legislative Assembly passed a unanimous resolution demanding that the BJP-led Central government abandon the polarising move to draft a Uniform Civil Code

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Debate without draft Uniform Civil Code is a non-issue, says ex-CEC K.Y. Quraishi

Chennai's CHENNAISASTRA Univ. School of Law held a panel discussion on the need for a UCC in India. Former CEC S.Y. Quraishi said most debate on UCC is based on ignorance. MP Manish Tewari said the Constituent Assembly had drafted a document for posterity, embodying the hopes & aspirations of…

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UCC will have far-reaching consequences, says retired professor of University of Hyderabad

UCC proposed by Centre too complex to be implemented given India's diversity, says retired professor of the University of Hyderabad G. Haragopal.

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Why the Law Commission should present a model UCC to seek public opinion

On June 14, the 22nd Law Commission had sought the views of the public at large on the issue of the Uniform Civil Code. It led to an outpouring of views and suggestions – almost 50 lakh responses from the general public.

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Law Commission to hold meetings, groups discussions to seek public opinion on UCC

The members of the Law Commission will hold group discussions with people and communities/stakeholders across the country to seek opinions and suggestions on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), sources from the commission told The Hindu. The deadline for public suggestions on UCC ended on July 28.

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UCC aimed at dividing people on religious lines, says Riyas

‘BJP using UCC to reap political gains in Lok Sabha elections and Assembly polls in various States’

The Hindu

Minority, Dalit, tribal bodies oppose UCC; worry it may lead to scrapping of reservations

The Dalit, tribal and minority members pledged to “protect religious, cultural and all fundamental rights enshrined in our Constitution”

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Muslim forum’s seminar calls for united fight against UCC

he need for a united effort to resist the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) was the highlight of the Muslim Coordination Committee’s seminar held in Kozhikode on Wednesday

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