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West Bengal Cabinet approves committee to examine draft Uniform Civil Code Bill

West Bengal Cabinet approves panel to examine draft Uniform Civil Code BillBengal cabinet clears expert panel to vet draft UCC bill

The West Bengal Cabinet on Thursday, July 2, 2026, approved a committee led by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai to examine the draft Uniform Civil Code Bill in India.

This move initiates a formal review of proposed legal changes that could standardize personal laws across different religious communities. The process matters as it sets the stage for potential nationwide reforms in personal law that balance unity with religious diversity.

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