Sandeep BadadAIR 82 · CSE 2025 · 236 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a constitutional or legal provision
[Art-44] of directive principle provides for instituting a uniform civil code (UCC) for the citizens.
UCC refer to common law for all w.r.to marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption irrespective of cultural background, ethnicity, language, religion etc.
Simply, [one nation → one law].
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Factors behind delay:
- Social factors → diverse nature of Indian society with plural ethos i) Multiple religion have different law → Sharia for muslim personal law ii) Cultural autonomy → resistance against homogenisation
iii) Tribals have own customary laws rooted in tradition.
(2) Institutional and legal challenges (i) Constitution provides for secularism. Art 25-28 and Art 29-30 inherently provides for autonomy. (ii) Schedule 6th areas have → already recognised traditional customary laws. (iii) Existence of personal laws for various communities → that are legally sanctioned.
(3) Political challenges (i) Poor will to implement (ii) Ducking over political compulsions
Measures to implement (1) Kodification of all customary laws, testing them against constitutional morality to arrive at acceptable values (Law commission)
(2) Participatory and consultative approach. → Build consensus by involving all stakeholders through debate & deliberation.
(3) Make constitutionalism a jan andolan over customary morality.
(4) Balancing preservation of culture with rule of law, equity & inclusivity.
(5) Widespread awareness campaigns to clear misconceptions surrounding UCC.
(6) Piloting → Case-by-case basis rather than implementation at one stroke.
Close · a summary
Eg Goa - a shining example of UCC
Unity and integrity w.r.t [legal domain] must accommodate diversity.
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