Male, Age 20, Can’t Legally Marry. Let UCC Correct That

Jun 9, 2026 | 20:05 IST

BJP state govts are implementing uniform civil codes. But what really needs uniformity, is the legal age for marriage: 18 for men & women. Also, clauses for live-ins are worryingly illogical

Assam recently became the third state to pass a Uniform Civil Code, a common law for people of all faiths, and for long, a BJP election promise. BJP says UCC will bring a uniform law for every citizen. Yet, uniformity in UCC, in all three states, isn’t even.

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Male, Age 20, Can’t Legally Marry. Let UCC Correct That

BJP state govts are implementing uniform civil codes. But what really needs uniformity, is the legal age for marriage: 18 for men & women. Also, clauses for live-ins are worryingly illogical

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Male, Age 20, Can’t Legally Marry. Let UCC Correct That

BJP state govts are implementing uniform civil codes. But what really needs uniformity, is the legal age for marriage: 18 for men & women. Also, clauses for live-ins are worryingly illogical

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