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Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Gets Presidential Assent, Becomes Second State After Uttarakhand

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Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Gets Presidential Assent, Becomes Second State After Uttarakhand



President Droupadi Murmu has given assent to the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, clearing the constitutional hurdle for the legislation and making Gujarat the second state in India after Uttarakhand to enact a Uniform Civil Code. The President’s official record lists the date of assent as September 17, 2026. 

The Gujarat Government Gazette subsequently published the legislation as the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code, 2026, on October 1. However, the law does not automatically come into force immediately: its commencement is to be set by the Gujarat government through a notification in the Gazette. 

Bill Passed by Gujarat Assembly in March

The Gujarat Assembly passed the UCC Bill on March 24, 2026, following a debate that lasted several hours. The legislation was introduced after a committee headed by retired Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai submitted recommendations on implementing a common civil code in the state. 

The Bill was subsequently reserved for the President, whose assent was required before the state legislation could proceed under the constitutional framework applicable to state laws on subjects in the Concurrent List.

What Does Gujarat’s UCC Cover?

The legislation establishes a common statutory framework for several areas of personal civil law, including:

The original Gujarat Bill states that the law is intended to govern and regulate matters relating to marriage, divorce, succession and live-in relationships. 

The code also requires the registration of marriages covered by its provisions, with the Bill providing a 60-day period for registration of marriages after commencement. 

Live-In Relationships Included

One of the notable features of the legislation is its framework for live-in relationships.

The Bill defines a live-in relationship and provides for registration of such relationships with a designated registrar. It also provides for a formal statement when such a relationship is terminated. 

The law also contains provisions concerning children born from such relationships and their legal rights. 

Scheduled Tribes Excluded

The UCC does not apply to members of Scheduled Tribes covered by Article 342 of the Constitution.

It also excludes persons and groups whose customary rights are protected under Part XXI of the Constitution. These exemptions are expressly stated in the legislation. 

When Will the UCC Actually Come Into Force?

Presidential assent is an important legislative step, but the code is not yet automatically operational.

Section 1(2) of the legislation states that it will come into force on a date appointed by the Gujarat government through a notification in the official Gazette. The state government is therefore required to frame and notify the rules and commencement arrangements. 

This means there is an important distinction between presidential assent and actual implementation.

Gujarat Becomes Second State With a UCC

With the presidential assent, Gujarat follows Uttarakhand, which became the first state in independent India to bring a comprehensive UCC into its legal framework.

The President's official website also records the Assam Uniform Civil Code, 2026, as receiving assent on September 29, 2026, meaning developments in other states are also now part of the broader UCC landscape. 

Why It Matters

Gujarat's legislation represents a significant change in the state's framework for personal civil matters. Its practical effect will depend on the rules and commencement notification that the state government issues before the code becomes operational.

TVR Perspective

The key development is not only the presidential assent but what follows it. Gujarat now has the legal framework in place, while the next stage is the notification of rules and the commencement date. How the provisions operate in practice will become clearer once those rules are issued.

Sources & Verification

The presidential assent date was verified against the official Rashtrapati Bhavan State Bills record. The provisions and commencement mechanism were checked against the published Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026, while implementation details were cross-checked with The Indian Express and The Times of India.

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