Uttarakhand becomes first state to implement Uniform Civil Code
Dehradun: Uttarakhand has officially implemented the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on January 27, 2025, making it the first state in independent India to enforce such a law. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that all preparations, including the approval of rules and training of relevant officials, had been completed for its rollout.
The UCC aims to promote societal uniformity, ensuring equal rights and responsibilities for all citizens, Dhami said. He framed the law’s implementation as a part of a larger vision driven by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who envisions a developed, organised, harmonious, and self-reliant India.
The UCC was a major election promise of the BJP during the 2022 assembly elections, contributing to the party’s historic second consecutive victory. Following his re-election in March 2022, Dhami's government formed an expert committee led by retired Supreme Court Judge Ranjana Prakash Desai to draft the law.
After extensive consultations, the committee submitted a comprehensive four-volume draft in February 2024. The state assembly passed the legislation on February 7, 2024, and it received presidential assent shortly thereafter, clearing the way for implementation. Another expert committee, led by former chief secretary Shatrughna Singh, was tasked with finalising the rules, which were approved by the state cabinet, setting the implementation
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RR beat RCB by six wickets in IPL
Guwahati (PTI): Blistering fifties by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel powered Rajasthan Royals to a six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL match here on Friday.
Sent in to bat, RCB rode on a fighting half-century by skipper Rajat Patidar (63) to post 201 for 8.
Virat Kohli (32), Romario Shepherd (22) and Venkatesh Iyer (29) also chipped in with useful contributions.
In reply, Sooryavanshi (78 off 26 balls) and Dhruv Jurel (81 not out off 43 balls) shared a 37-ball 108-run partnership for the second wicket to set the platform. Krunal Pandya (2/30) tried to bring them back with back-to-back wickets.
But Jurel, in the company of Ravindra Jadeja (24), completed the task with another 68-run stand, with two overs to spare.
For RR, Jofra Archer (2/33), Ravi Bishnoi (2/32) and Brijesh Sharma (2/37) took two wickets.
Brief scores:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 201 for 8 in 20 overs (Rajat Patidar 63; Jofra Archer 2/33, Ravi Bishnoi 2/32, Brijesh Sharma 2/37).
Rajasthan Royals: 202 for 4 in 18 overs (Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 78, Dhruv Jurel 80 not out; Krunal Pandya 2/30, Josh Hazlewood 2/44).
