Gujarat Government Proposes Uniform Civil Code Bill, Mandates Live-in Relationship Registration

The Gujarat government has introduced a draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill aiming to unify personal laws including marriage, divorce, and succession, statewide. This bill notably includes a requirement for mandatory registration of live-in relationships, signaling a significant shift in personal law regulation. The bill is expected to be tabled and debated in the current legislative Budget session, marking an important phase in UCC policy consideration in India.