Uniform Civil Code

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was recently filed in the Supreme Court, demanding gender and religion-neutral universal grounds of succession and inheritance for inhabitants of the country.

Constitutional Aspect of Uniform Civil Code

  • Article 44 of the Constitution lays down that the ‘State shall endeavour to secure a Uniform Civil Code for the citizens throughout the territory of India.’

Arguments in Favour of Uniform Civil Code

  • UCC will simplify laws that are segregated at present on the basis of religious beliefs like the Hindu code bill, Shariat law, and others. It will simplify the complex laws around marriage ceremonies, inheritance, ....
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