Uniform Civil Code: The Beginning of a New India

BY: ASHWANI MAHAJAN

India's Law Commission seeks UCC opinions by July 13, 2023. PM Modi calls for common code. 850,000 responses received.

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Indian Constitution mandates a 'Uniform Civil Code' (UCC), but lacks enforcement mechanisms or fixed implementation timeline.

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Many directive principles, like cow protection, remain unenforced. UCC debate aligns with equality and diverse personal laws.

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Diverse personal laws hinder societal uniformity and harm the interests of marginalized sections like women and children.

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Divorced Muslim women faced the practice of nikāḥ halāla, but it has now been declared illegal with legal consequences.

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Despite progress, Muslim women lack legal equality in contrast to Hindu women. UCC can improve their rights and status.

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Inconsistent personal laws lead to religious discrimination, such as polygamy. UCC aims to eliminate such practices for equality.

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True secularism requires adopting the UCC to eliminate religious discrimination and reduce legal disputes between sects.

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