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Muslim Personal Law Board postpones Delhi protest against UCC after police deny permission

17 Sept 2026 · 4 outlets · 1 min read

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  1. The board challenged Uttarakhand's UCC in the High Court in February 2025 and says it will challenge the newer codes.
  2. In April 2026 it called Gujarat's code 'constitutionally flawed' and a violation of religious freedom.
  3. It also objected to Uttarakhand's waqf board aligning the nikahnama, the Muslim marriage contract, with the UCC.

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), a body of Muslim clerics and scholars, postponed a planned 17 September 2026 sit-in against state UCC laws at Delhi's Jantar Mantar after Delhi Police denied permission, citing the likelihood of a large gathering and difficulty in managing the crowd. The board then announced a three-month 'Save India, Save Sharia' campaign, with conventions in Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bengaluru and a charter to the President.

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Delhi Police denied permission citing the likelihood of a large gathering and difficulty in managing the crowd.

Reported by The Times of India and Dainik Jagran.

The Times of India · Dainik Jagran
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State UCC laws violate the constitutional right to freedom of religion.

Said by AIMPLB

This is the board's legal argument. State governments and the BJP say the codes secure equal rights. ThePrint reported in April 2026 that the challenge to Uttarakhand's code is still pending (sub judice) in the High Court.

ThePrint · The Hindu
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What each side says

AIMPLB

Says the codes override the Shariat Application Act and Muslims' religious freedom, and plans to take its campaign to the states and to the courts.

The Times of India · ThePrint
BJP

Amit Shah presents the UCC, alongside the end of triple talaq, as giving Muslim women equal rights.

The Hindu
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  • ?Whether the board will get permission for a rescheduled protest in Delhi.
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Left-leaning · 1Centre · 3

4 outlets across the spectrum. Leanings are a rough guide to who reported it, not a verdict on accuracy.

  1. The Times of IndiaAfter Jantar Mantar setback, AIMPLB plans 3-month national UCC campaign, to take battle to states
  2. Dainik Jagranमुस्लिम पर्सनल लॉ बोर्ड को झटका, जंतर-मंतर पर 'शरिया बचाओ' प्रोटेस्ट को परमिशन नहीं; दिल्ली पुलिस अलर्ट
  3. ThePrintAIMPLB slams UCC Bill passed by Gujarat Assembly, vows to challenge it in high court
  4. The HinduBJP-led NDA governments in 21 States to introduce UCC before 2029, says Amit Shah
  5. The Times of IndiaUttarakhand waqf board bid to align nikahnama with UCC draws opposition

Spasht writes original summaries. Follow the links to read each outlet's own report. Revision 1.