Kolkata, June 25 -- West Bengal is set to take a significant legislative step with the BJP-led state government reportedly preparing to introduce a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill during a special session of the Assembly scheduled for Monday.
According to sources, the proposed legislation aims to establish a common set of civil laws governing matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, succession and adoption, irrespective of religious affiliation.
If enacted, West Bengal would become the fourth state in the country to move towards implementing a Uniform Civil Code, following Uttarakhand, Gujarat and Assam.
The move is in line with the Centre's broader objective of introducing a common civil framework across the country under the princ...