Raghav JhunjhunwalaAIR 4 · CSE 2025 · 172 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a constitutional or legal provision
Art. 44 of Indian Constitution states that "State shall endeavour towards a common UCC for all citizens."
Body · points
Contradiction Ideals of Religious Pluralism :
(1) India's constitution guarantees Religious Freedom Art. 25, 26, 27, 28 (Individual) (Institutional)
(2) UCC is seen as detriment to achieving such ideals.
(3) Religion is a personal matter & state shall not readily intervene until it is very critical (ERP doctrine)
Contradicting Cultural Differences
(1) Indian society's broad base is upon: Salad-Bowl Theory of multiculturalism
(2) India's cultural Ethos have earned it a distinct global identity.
(3) This would immensely hurt the cultural practices of more Indigenous communities like Tribals, etc.
Counter viewpoints
(1) UCC would usher in greater social justice for more vulnerable sections;
(2) SCs/Dalits, women, etc. (Not allowed (triple talak) upnayan sanskar)
(3) National Integration & sense of unity.
Close · a way forward
Even S.C. in Shayara Bano vs UOI & Joseph Shine vs UOI has urged GoI to act upon Art 44 Directive.
However, the decision must be a broad-consensus based & be not abruptly forced upon immediately.