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Mohan Yadav to introduce UCC bill in MP session
NDTV··18 Jul
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on July 18 the state would introduce a Uniform Civil Code bill in the upcoming monsoon assembly session. He said only persons with one marriage would have legal right to reside in Madhya Pradesh. Instant triple talaq would be criminalised. The cabinet will consider the proposal at its Jagdishpur meeting before introduction.
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What It Means For You
- Madhya Pradesh may introduce its own Uniform Civil Code legislation.
- Proposed law would criminalise instant triple talaq in the state.
- One-marriage residency rule could affect personal law practices.
What's Happening
- CM Mohan Yadav announced a UCC bill for the monsoon assembly session.
- He said only one marriage would confer legal residency rights.
- Instant triple talaq would be criminalised under the proposed law.
Adaptive Context
- Uttarakhand has already enacted a state Uniform Civil Code.
- Congress questioned whether tribal polygamy rights would be affected.
- Cabinet will approve the bill at a Jagdishpur meeting before introduction.
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