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Maharashtra says a draft Uniform Civil Code is under way, citing the Directive Principles of State Policy

10 November 2026

Maharashtra is drafting a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), a common set of personal laws, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Tuesday. He said the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution speak of the UCC, which makes it a constitutional responsibility of every state. He also noted that the Directive Principles, unlike Fundamental Rights, cannot be enforced by courts. He said implementing them therefore needs time and consensus among people. The remarks came after objections that the proposed law was outside the Constitution.

Law being drafted: Uniform Civil Code Constitutional basis cited: Directive Principles of State Policy

Why it matters for exams: The UCC is in Article 44 among the Directive Principles (Part IV), which are not justiciable - a core polity question.

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10 November 2026 Source: Hindustan Times

In plain words

UCC Uniform Civil Code — A single set of personal laws on marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption for all citizens.

DPSP Directive Principles of State Policy — Part IV of the Constitution; guidelines for the State that courts cannot enforce.