Uniform Civil Code: Where It Currently Stands by State: Frequently Asked Questions in Bengaluru

For someone based in Bengaluru, common questions on uniform civil code, explained in plain terms, for someone in Bengaluru.

Before the frequently asked questions

Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code has been in force since 27 Jan 2025, including a requirement to register live-in relationships; this requirement is being challenged in the High Court.

As a general rule, gujarat (24 Mar 2026), Assam (27 May 2026), and Madhya Pradesh (Jul 2026) have passed their own UCC bills, but as of a September 2026 report, these were still awaiting presidential assent or notification and were not yet in force.

Frequently asked questions

Which Indian states currently have a Uniform Civil Code in force?

As of this research, Uttarakhand is the only state with a Uniform Civil Code actually in force (since 27 January 2025). Gujarat, Assam, and Madhya Pradesh have passed UCC bills but these were awaiting notification.

Relevant forums in Bengaluru

• The High Court with jurisdiction is the Karnataka High Court.
• Matters at the district level are generally handled at the Bengaluru City Civil & Sessions Court, or the Court of Small Causes for rent matters.

For a fuller explanation, see Can the 6-Month Cooling-Off Period for Divorce Be Waived?.

If this touches a situation you are dealing with, you are welcome to discuss it in a consultation.

The content above explains how the law generally works; it is not legal advice and should not be treated as a substitute for advice on your particular facts.