New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- A five-member high-level committee headed by Supreme Court Judge (Retd.) Ranjana Desai convened at Gujarat Bhawan in New Delhi to discuss the drafting of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) legislation for Gujarat on Thursday.

The committee held substantive discussions on the objectives, scope, and modalities of the proposed UCC for the state.

According to the release, the committee, chaired by Ranjana Desai, included retired senior IAS officer C L Meena, Advocate R C Kodekar, former Vice Chancellor Dakshesh Thakar, and social activist Geetaben Shroff.

During the discussion, the committee outlined its vision for a comprehensive review of existing laws, complimented by inclusive consultation with various stakeholders. The...