Pakshal SecretryAIR 8 · CSE 2025 · 144 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a definition
As per Dr BR Ambedkar, constitutional morality refers to core values and principles on which the constitution is formed. Article 44 of constitution calls for formulation of Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
Body · points and prose
P * Dignity * Fraternity * Liberty * Equality
Article 44 of constitution calls for formulation of Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
Alignment with Constitutional Morality
(1) Ensures gender justice by removing discriminatory provision against women e.g. Equal right to property.
(2) Equality among citizen (Art 14) as citizen are not discriminated based on their religion.
(3) Upholds DPSPs (Art 44) → state duty. Vision of our constitution makers.
(4) Supreme Court held it to be in line with CM (Morality) eg Shah Bano case.
(5) Will increase fraternity (SC in Shayara Bano case).
Issues
(1) Against Diversity → will lead to uniformisation.
(2) Violation of freedom of conscience (Art 26 of constitution).
(3) Will impose Majoritarian culture.
(4) Neither required nor necessary (Law Commission).
Close · a way forward
Any future action must be based on consensus and deliberation.