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West Bengal govt forms 9-member committee under retired SC judge to review UCC Draft Bill

The West Bengal government formed a 9-member expert committee, chaired by retired Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, to review the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) draft bill. The state plans to table this legislation during the upcoming August assembly session, while exempting indigenous communities.
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· Jul 1, 2026
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India Today
· Jun 26, 2026
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· Jul 6, 2026
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· Jun 29, 2026
Backward Classes amendment bill passed in West Bengal Assembly
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