Gandhinagar: A special committee tasked with evaluating the need for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Gujarat and drafting the proposed legislation held a courtesy meeting with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar. The committee is chaired by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Desai and comprises five distinguished members from diverse backgrounds.
Key Members Present Their Work Progress
During the meeting, Chairperson Ranjana Desai briefed the Chief Minister on the committee’s ongoing work and initial findings regarding the Uniform Civil Code. The meeting also saw the presence of Law Minister Mr. Rushikesh Patel and Minister of State for Home Mr. Harsh Sanghavi, who engaged with the committee members on critical legal and social issues related to the UCC.
The other committee members present were:
- Mr. C.L. Meena, retired senior IAS officer
- Advocate Mr. R.C. Kodekar
- Former Vice Chancellor Mr. Dakshesh Thakar
- Social worker Gita Shroff
- Senior Officials Support Committee’s Work
In addition to political leaders, senior administrative officials including Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Mr. M.K. Das, Secretary Dr. Vikrant Pandey, and Acting Law Secretary Mr. Upendra Bhatt participated in the discussions, underscoring the government’s commitment to a thorough and inclusive review process.
Gujarat Takes Steps Toward Potential Uniform Civil Code
The formation of this committee reflects Gujarat’s proactive approach toward examining the feasibility and framework of a Uniform Civil Code tailored to the state’s socio-legal context. The committee’s work aims to harmonize civil laws across communities, ensuring fairness, equality, and social justice.
Chief Minister Mr. Bhupendra Patel welcomed the committee’s initiative and emphasized the importance of an informed, consultative process in crafting legislation that impacts all sections of society.
