Which state cabinet approved the Uniform Civil Code report?
Uttarakhand
2024 February
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The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill was approved by the Uttarakhand Cabinet led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, marking a significant decision. The bill attempts to standardize civil laws, irrespective of religious affiliations, based on committee recommendations. In order to promote legal uniformity, the proposed measures include outlawing polygamy and child marriage, setting a standard marriageable age, and enforcing uniform grounds and divorce procedures.