Chhattisgarh is moving towards implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) after its cabinet decided to establish a high-level committee led by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai. The UCC aims to unify various personal laws governing marriage, divorce, inheritance, and other family matters, promoting religious and gender equality. The committee will consult with stakeholders and the public to finalize its recommendations before presenting a draft proposal to the state assembly. However, the opposition Congress party has raised concerns that the UCC could adversely affect the rights of tribal communities, which make up over 32% of the state's population. They argue that existing protections for tribal rights under the Constitution could be compromised. This development follows Uttarakhand's implementation of the UCC in January 2025 and the recent passage of a UCC bill in Gujarat, indicating a trend towards a unified civil law framework across India.