Kumud MishraAIR 69 · CSE 2024 · 169 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a definition
The Uniform civil code (UCC) represents the idea of having uniformity with comman rules for marriage, adoption, divorce, inheritance and maintenance irrespective of religious identities.
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Relevance of UCC for secular country like India
(1) Will strengthen the idea of secularism (Basic structure of constitution) for just, egalitarian society.
(2) It will provide gender justice and equal rights to all sections, especially benefiting the women.
(3) It will result in the idea of having a common code i.e. 'one nation, one code' forging unity.
(4) It will lead to realisation of the constitutional mandate. Ex under Art. 44 (DPSP)s the UCC is explicitly mentioned.
The challenges:
→ Against the idea of "unity in diversity".
→ May result in dilution of tribal rights and identities.
→ Concerns of "minority rights" and issues of majoritarian politics.
→ Reluctance from the various sections.
→ Violation of the fundamental right (Art. 25-30).
Close · a source
Thus, recently 22nd Law commission sought public opinion on UCC, whereas 21st Law commission believed that it is "neither necessary nor desirable".