Rajasthan Forms Committee for Draft Uniform Civil Code
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Formation of a five-member committee for Uniform Civil Code (UCC) |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Committee Chair | Ranjana Prakash Desai, former Supreme Court judge |
| Objective | Prepare a draft law for the UCC |
| Consultation | Engage with citizens, legal experts, community representatives, and social organizations |
| Public Outreach | Travel across divisional headquarters, launch a dedicated website for suggestions |
| Scope of UCC | Common civil laws for marriage, divorce, adoption, inheritance, succession |
| Constitutional Basis | Mentioned in Article 44 of the Directive Principles of State Policy |
| Key Objectives | Ensure gender equality, promote legal uniformity, enhance transparency, simplify legal procedures |