The Chhattisgarh government has decided to constitute a high-level committee to prepare a draft of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for its implementation in the state. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai in Raipur yesterday. The move is aimed at simplifying laws to promote religious and gender equality. 

 

Retired judge Ranjana Prakash Desai will lead the panel, while the chief minister has been authorised to nominate its members. Currently, issues such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption, maintenance, and family disputes in Chhattisgarh are governed by different personal laws based on religion. The committee will seek suggestions from citizens, organisations, and experts and prepare the draft, which will be placed in the state assembly after due legal process. Article 44 of the Constitution of India directs the state to work towards implementing a Uniform Civil Code for all citizens.