Rajasthan Cabinet approves UCC Bill 2026, proposes ban on polygamy
Jaipur, August 13
The Rajasthan Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, on Thursday approved the Rajasthan Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026 and proposes a ban on polygamy, Law Minister Jogaram Patel said.
Patel said the proposed legislation covers matters including marriage, maintenance and live-in relationships. He clarified that the law will not apply to tribal communities.
A committee was constituted to study the implementation of similar laws in Gujarat, Uttarakhand and Assam. After examining the provisions in these states, the committee recently submitted its report to the state government, based on which the Bill has been brought, the minister said.
Under the proposed Rajasthan Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026, marriage registration will be mandatory within 60 days of marriage once the law comes into force. However, failure to register a marriage within the stipulated period will not make the marriage invalid.
Government employees will also be required to submit a marriage registration certificate in their service documents. Action will be taken against those who delay registration, Patel said.
The Bill also proposes a ban on polygamy.
The approved legislation makes Rajasthan the fifth state in the country to implement the law in the state. So far, it has been introduced in four other states: Madhya Pradesh (July 2026), Uttarakhand (March 2026), Gujarat (March 2026), and Assam (May 2026).
The UCC bill proposes a common set of laws governing personal matters like marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption for everyone, replacing separate religious personal laws.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Making marriage registration mandatory within 60 days is a good move. It will help women in case of disputes and ensure their rights are protected. But I hope the implementation is smooth and not just on paper.
UCC sounds good in theory, but I'm worried about how it will affect personal laws and customs of different communities. Why are tribal communities exempt? Shouldn't UCC apply uniformly? 🤔
As a woman, I feel this bill empowers us. Polygamy is a regressive practice and it's high time we ban it. The mandatory registration will also protect women from being abandoned without legal recognition. Thoda late hua but better late than never! 💪
Good initiative by CM Bhajan Lal Sharma ji. But the government needs to ensure that people are made aware of the new rules. Many people in rural areas won't even know about the 60-day registration rule. Public awareness campaigns are essential.
I appreciate the move, but I have concerns about the implementation. How will the government track marriages in remote villages? Also, will there be any punishment for not registering? The article says the marriage won't be invalidated, so what's the actual deterrent?
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