Maharashtra has formed a seven-member committee headed by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai to prepare a draft for implementing a Uniform Civil Code in the state.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced this during a legislative assembly session, stating the committee will submit its report within six months.

The panel includes former judges, legal experts, and educationists, aiming to create a common legal framework for marriage, divorce, succession, and adoption for all citizens.Currently, personal laws vary by religion, but the BJP has long advocated for a unified code.States like Uttarakhand and Gujarat have already made progress, with Uttarakhand becoming the first post-independence state to implement such a code.The Maharashtra initiative reflects the government's push for legal uniformity, though opposition parties have raised concerns about the process.The Uniform Civil Code remains a contentious issue, balancing secularism with religious traditions.