Just as the mother earth gives equal support to all the living beings, a king should give support to all without any discrimination.." [Pandit Mitrmishra, Viramitrodaya, Vol VI] "...there is nothing non-secular or sectarian in demanding that the provisions of Indian civil laws should apply even-handedly to all." [Amartya Sen]
And another, a more feasible one, is permissive legislation which will gradually bring all communities under one uniform law Asaf AA Fyzee, Outlines of Muhamaddan Law.
Member Details
Chairperson
Ranjana Prakash Desai
Hon'ble Justice (Retd)
Member
Permod Kohli
Hon'ble Justice (Retd)
Member
Shri Manu Gaur
Social Activist
Member
Shri Shatrughna Singh
IAS (Retd)
Member
Prof. Surekha Dangwal
Vice Chancellor, Doon University
Member Secretary
Shri Ajay Mishra
R.C., Uttarakhand
Timeline
27 May 22
Constitution of the Committee.
04 Jul 24
First meeting of the Committee; a total of 72 meetings were held by the Committee.
27 Aug 22
Formation of two sub-committees:
08 Sep 22
Opening of the web-portal to receive suggestions.
01 Oct 22
Launch of public dialogue program from border tribal village Mana, in Chamoli district, engaging over 50 residents in discussions on the Uniform Civil Code.
01 Oct 24
In Joshimath, Chamoli district, SCSHC held a meeting with over 100 locals to address issues regarding the Uniform Civil Code.
02 Oct 22
SCSHC convened a meeting at Gopeshwar government college, involving over 500 residents to discuss the Uniform Civil Code.
02 Oct 22
At Agastyamuni government college, Rudraprayag district, SCSHC discussed the Uniform Civil Code with over 150 locals.
06 Oct 22
Discussions with officials in police, law, social welfare and tribal welfare departments.
14 Oct 22
A meeting at Kashipur Block Development Office attracted over 200 participants, focusing on issues concerning the proposed Code.
14 Oct 22
In Rudrapur's Vikas Bhawan, over 250 locals attended a meeting addressing the Uniform Civil Code.
14 Oct 22
SCSHC members met with the Sikh community at Nanakmatta, engaging over 40 participants in discussions on the COE's subject matter.
15 Oct 22
In Khatima, Udham Singh Nagar district, over 100 residents participated in a meeting at the Block Development Office.
15 Oct 22
A meeting at Champawat's Vikas Bhawan auditorium saw over 200 participants discussing the proposed Uniform Civil Code.
16 Oct 22
In Pithoragarh's Vikas Bhawan, over 100 residents engaged in discussions regarding the proposed Uniform Civil Code.
17 Oct 22
In Munsiyari, over 80 residents, including tribal members, discussed the ongoing exercise related to the Uniform Civil Code.
17 Oct 22
At Dharchula, over 100 participants engaged in discussions with SCSHC members, including representatives from remote villages.
18 Oct 22
In Nabidhang, Pithoragarh, over 25 locals unanimously expressed support for a Uniform Civil Code and shared their socio-cultural traditions.
18 Oct 22
In Gunji, Pithoragarh, over 40 people discussed potential subjects for inclusion in the Uniform Civil Code.
28 Oct 22
SCSHC toured Haridwar district, engaging in discussions with Hindu religious organizations and saints, with 17 saints participatin
11 Nov 22
In Vikasnagar, Dehradun, over 250 locals discussed various aspects of the proposed legislative efforts with SCSHC members.
09 Nov 22
At Cantt Inter College, Chakrata, over 100 locals discussed subjects like marriage and divorce, unanimously advocating against child marriages.
10 Nov 22
In Hanol, over 100 residents discussed issues related to the proposed Code.
10 Nov 22
SCHSC held discussions with over 30 residents in Purola.
11 Nov 22
In Uttarkashi's college auditorium, over 300 locals participated in discussions concerning the proposed legislative effort.
11 Nov 22
In New Tehri's Vikas Bhawan, over 150 residents of Tehri Garhwal District discussed the proposed legislative efforts.
14 Nov 22
SCSHC members met Hindu religious leaders at Haridwar, seeking their suggestions.
14 Nov 22
In Kotdwar's Nagar Palika auditorium, nearly 500 locals participated in discussions organized by the SCSHC.
15 Nov 22
At Haj House, Piran Kaliyar, over 500 residents, mostly Muslims, including religious leaders, participated in discussions with SCSHC members.
15 Nov 22
At Muslim Girls Inter-College, Manglaur, over 500 participants discussed the subject matter referred to the COE.
15 Nov 22
In Laksar, over 200 locals engaged in discussions regarding the proposed legislative effort.
15 Nov 22
At SMJN College, Haridwar, over 150 locals, including college students and teachers, participated in discussions on important issues.
21 Nov 22
Members of the COE interacted with the members of the Christian community and their religious leaders in Nainital.
21 Nov 22
A round of discussion took place in which members of the Bar Council, High Court, Nainital participated.
22 Nov 22
The local residents of Nainital took part in a discussion regarding UCC with great enthusiasm.
23 Nov 22
At Jageshwar, over 20 locals discussed issues pertaining to family law and local cultural ethos.
23 Nov 22
In Bageshwar, over 250 locals participated in discussions regarding the subject matter deliberated upon by the COE.
24 Nov 22
In Almora, over 500 locals, especially women, students, and social workers, participated in discussions regarding the COE's mandate.
24 Nov 22
At Haldwani, over 150 locals discussed issues related to marriage, divorce, inheritance, and other subjects.
25 Nov 22
At Ramnagar, discussions focused on laws concerning marriage, divorce, inheritance, and other related matters.
16 Dec 22
In Srinagar, over 475 locals, including teachers and students, discussed all facets of a Uniform Civil Code at the Central University Campus.
16 Dec 22
At Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh, over 1000 participants engaged in discussions after being apprised of the COE's mandate.
09 Jan 23
Petition challenging committee formation in the Supreme Court dismissed.
14 Jan 23
Discussion with officers of Women Empowerment and Child Development Department, Uttarakhand.
13 Feb 23
Second round of discussion with the Department of Women Empowerment and Child Development officials.
24 May 23
Discussions with the various Statutory Commissions of Uttarakhand.
24 May 23
A jansamvad was organized in Dehradun, with over 500 participants voicing their support, concerns, and suggestions regarding the implementation of a UCC.
25 May 23
Discussions with the officials of political organizations in Uttarakhand.
02 Jun 23
Discussion with the National Law Commission in New Delhi.
14 Jun 23
Public dialogue program with non-resident Uttarakhandis held in New Delhi.
30 Jun 23
Announcement of completion of the draft code in New Delhi.
02 Feb 24
Presentation of the report of the expert committee and the draft of the code to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand.
04 Feb 24
Cabinet approval for tabling the UCC Bill before Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly.
06 Feb 24
UCC Bill placed on the table of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly.
07 Feb 24
UCC Bill passed in Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly.
14 Feb 24
The Constitution of the Committee for making of Rules and Regulations and Implementation of Uniform Civil Code, Uttarakhand, 2024
12 Mar 24
The Act of Uniform Civil Code, Uttarakhand, 2024, notified
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