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Assam Assembly passes the Uniform Civil Code Bill, establishing common laws for marriage and succession, despite opposition ...

The Assam Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill amid strong protests from opposition ...

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The proposed law seeks to create a common legal framework for marriage, divorce, succession and live-in relationships across communities, while exempting Scheduled Tribes residing in Assam.

Guwahati (Assam) [India], May 27 (ANI): Assam Assembly on Wednesday passed a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill after a marathon debate between the BJP-led NDA and the opposition parties. The bill seeks to ...

Guwahati, May 27 (PTI) The Assam Assembly on Wednesday passed the UCC Bill, which seeks to establish a common legal framework ...