Talking about the Uniform Civil Code, one cannot ignore Goa.

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The Goa Civil Code is in force since Portuguese times and is considered a Uniform Civil Code.

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In 1867, Portugal enacted a Portuguese civil code and in 1869 it was extended to Portugal’s overseas provinces (that included Goa). However, it is quite complex on the ground.

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The Uttarakhand government on May 27 last year announced its decision to implement the Uniform Civil Code in the state.

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The State government constituted the five-member committee led by Desai, to prepare a draft proposal for implementation of the UCC.

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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has earlier said that the committee will submit its report by June 30 this year.

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Earlier, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma underlined the need for the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in the state and said that the introduction of the legislation is necessary to give justice to all Muslim women.

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The Gujarat government has also supported the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code.

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