Assam Becomes Third State to Pass Uniform Civil Code Bill

The Assam Assembly formally passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026, establishing a standardized legal framework governing marriage, divorce, and inheritance across the state. Assam becomes the third Indian state to enact such legislation, following Uttarakhand and Gujarat. Notably, the new law deliberately excludes Scheduled Tribes, who constitute roughly twelve percent of the state's population, from its sweeping civil provisions.