Gujarat Assembly passes Uniform Civil Code Bill, becoming second state after Uttarakhand

What areas of personal law does the Gujarat UCC Bill cover?

The bill is described as covering marriage, divorce, succession or inheritance, adoption, guardianship, and live-in relationships, with the exact list varying slightly by report Hindustan Times News18 Hindu Economic Times Times of India.

Who is exempt from the law?

Multiple reports say the law does not apply to Scheduled Tribes, and some add that it also excludes certain groups whose customary rights are protected under the Constitution News18 Rediff.com India Lt… ThePrint ThePrint.

How did the opposition respond?

Reports say Congress and AAP opposed the bill, with Congress objecting to its implementation and asking for referral to a select committee; some reports also say Congress members walked out or described the bill as violating fundamental rights NDTV Indian Express India Today Business Standard New Indian Express.