The Uniform Civil Code Bill in India: What’s at Stake?
1 year, 11 months ago

The Uniform Civil Code Bill in India: What’s at Stake?

The Diplomat  

Last month, a member of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party introduced a bill in the upper house of Parliament to form a committee that would draft and enact a uniform civil code throughout India. Article 44 of the Indian Constitution states that “the State shall endeavor to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India.” Nonetheless, a UCC is one of the most controversial issues in Indian politics because it is seen by many minorities and opposition parties as a vehicle for Hindu majoritarianism, one that would “demolish minority identities and rights.” It would abolish separate personal laws – matters related to marriage, divorce, alimony, inheritance, and adoption – for members of different religions. However, most countries in the world have uniform civil codes, or in the case of common law countries such as the United States, the same laws concerning personal matters apply to all individuals within a jurisdiction. In the meantime, India’s states are looking into implementing their own uniform civil codes, which can give Indians a preview of what a national code could look like.

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Uniform Civil Code to be implemented in Uttarakhand from Jan 2025: Pushkar Dhami
6 days, 16 hours ago

Uniform Civil Code to be implemented in Uttarakhand from Jan 2025: Pushkar Dhami

India Today  

The Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in Uttarakhand from January 2025, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Wednesday. The development came days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Lok Sabha that the government was committed to implementing the UCC, and it "working with full force for a secular civil code". On the basis of its report, the …

Constituent Assembly wanted Uniform Civil Code to be implemented: PM Modi in Lok Sabha
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1 week, 3 days ago

Constituent Assembly wanted Uniform Civil Code to be implemented: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday invoked the Uniform Civil Code while replying to a two-day debate on the 75 years of the adoption of the Constitution in Parliament. Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks in Lok Sabha on the Constitution debate during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on December 14. Modi told the Lok Sabha that …

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami reiterates Uniform Civil Code to be implemented by Nov 9
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami reiterates Uniform Civil Code to be implemented by Nov 9

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday reiterated that the state government will implement the Uniform Civil Code before November 9. The Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in the state before November 9, 2024,” ANI quoted Dhami as saying. Uttarakhand's UCC bill The Dhami government introduced the Uniform Civil Code bill during a special session of the state …

Uniform civil code not acceptable, says All India Muslim Personal Law Board
4 months ago

Uniform civil code not acceptable, says All India Muslim Personal Law Board

Hindustan Times  

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board said on Saturday that a uniform or secular civil code will not be acceptable to Muslims as they will not compromise with Sharia law. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board said that a uniform or secular civil code is not acceptable to Muslims In a press release, the AIMPLB, stated, "The All …

Allies wary, seek clarity as PM Modi announces push for ‘secular code’
4 months, 1 week ago

Allies wary, seek clarity as PM Modi announces push for ‘secular code’

The Hindu  

Allies of the NDA, the Janata Dal and Telugu Desam Party have struck a cautious note after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke of his government’s push for a Uniform Civil Code, albeit reframed as a “secular civil code”. Tyagi had said that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s submission before the Law Commission exploring the issue was the party’s stand on …

We should realise need for Uniform Civil Code, says MP High Court
5 months ago

We should realise need for Uniform Civil Code, says MP High Court

The Hindu  

The Madhya Pradesh High Court in one of its recent orders emphasised for the Uniform Civil Code in India to counteract the deprecating, fundamentalist, superstitious, and ultra-conservative practices prevalent in the society that are clothed in the name of faith and belief. The court said that with an aim to protect Muslim women from Tripla Talaq, Indian Parliament has passed …

Uniform Civil Code Could Be Driven By States, Not Centre, Hint BJP Sources
5 months, 1 week ago

Uniform Civil Code Could Be Driven By States, Not Centre, Hint BJP Sources

News 18  

The Narendra Modi government may not be keen on bringing any law pertaining to the Uniform Civil Code through Parliament and would instead prefer states to bring in their own legislation, top Bhartiya Janata Party sources said on Friday. This February, BJP-ruled Uttarakhand passed the UCC Bill, becoming India’s first state to implement the Uniform Civil Code, which entails common …

Union Law Minister Meghwal says Uniform Civil Code is part of the government’s agenda
6 months, 1 week ago

Union Law Minister Meghwal says Uniform Civil Code is part of the government’s agenda

The Hindu  

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on June 11 said the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code was part of the Narendra Modi government’s agenda. On the issue of ‘One Nation One Election’, Mr. Meghwal said the committee under former President Ram Nath Kovind had submitted its report, and the Law Commission was also working on the subject. Mr. Meghwal …

Amit Shah makes big promise on Uniform Civil Code, One Nation, One Election
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Amit Shah makes big promise on Uniform Civil Code, One Nation, One Election

Hindustan Times  

Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday declared that the Uniform Civil Code will be implemented across the country within the next five years following consultations with all the stakeholders if the Narendra Modi government returns to power. The minister also said that the government will also implement the ‘One Nation, One Election’ for simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections …

Decoding the Codes: Why Does India Have More Than One Civil Code?
7 months ago

Decoding the Codes: Why Does India Have More Than One Civil Code?

The Diplomat  

As parliamentary elections in India get underway, one of the debates to resurface is the controversy surrounding the Uniform Civil Code. The critics of the BJP, in turn, say that the ruling party is playing up the idea of a Uniform Civil Code to garner Hindu votes, rather than to genuinely help Muslim women. Beyond Tradition and Modernity.” As the …

NDA needs 400 seats to bring Uniform Civil Code, says Himanta Sarma
7 months ago

NDA needs 400 seats to bring Uniform Civil Code, says Himanta Sarma

India Today  

Assam Chief Minister and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday asserted that the party will bring the Uniform Civil Code if the NDA wins 400 seats in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls. #WATCH | Bihar | Assam CM & BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma addresses a public rally in Raghunathpur, Siwan ".We closed 700 madrassas in Assam and no …

'Goa has UCC. Do they all wear same clothes?' PM scoffs at Opposition charge
7 months, 1 week ago

'Goa has UCC. Do they all wear same clothes?' PM scoffs at Opposition charge

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Opposition of running a false narrative on the subject of the Uniform Civil Code and cited the Constitution's directives related to moving towards such a legislation. PM Modi also spoke about how the Constitution has a directive principle that asks governments to work towards implementing a Uniform Civil Code in India. PM Modi's reference …

Uniform Civil Code Won't Benefit Hindus: Mamata Banerjee
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Uniform Civil Code Won't Benefit Hindus: Mamata Banerjee

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata, Berhampore: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that the Uniform Civil Code, promised by the BJP in its Lok Sabha election manifesto, will not benefit the Hindu community. Addressing a public rally at Jangipur in Murshidabad, the TMC supremo said, “Do you want the country’s constitution to break apart, sale of the country and dignity of …

Implementation Of Uniform Civil Code In Country Is PM Modi's Guarantee, Says Amit Shah
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Implementation Of Uniform Civil Code In Country Is PM Modi's Guarantee, Says Amit Shah

News 18  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the BJP-led government at the Centre will implement a Uniform Civil Code in the country as it is a guarantee of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and accused the Congress of advocating personal laws. Shah was addressing a rally in Piprai area of Ashoknagar district under Guna Lok Sabha seat in Madhya Pradesh, …

Exclusive: Amit Shah bats for UCC, asks should the country be run on Sharia
8 months ago

Exclusive: Amit Shah bats for UCC, asks should the country be run on Sharia

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reiterated the BJP's promise to implement a Uniform Civil Code across the country if it wins a third straight term at the Centre, arguing that no democratic country has personal laws. Amit Shah said all democratic countries have a Uniform Civil Code and the time has come for India to do the same. The …

Will Completely Overhaul Commercial & Civil Justice Systems, Bring UCC : BJP In Election Manifesto
8 months, 1 week ago

Will Completely Overhaul Commercial & Civil Justice Systems, Bring UCC : BJP In Election Manifesto

Live Law  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has made a promise in its election manifesto to initiate reforms in the Civil Procedure.“We will completely overhaul the commercial and civil justice systems, on the lines of criminal justice reforms. “We will completely overhaul the commercial and civil justice systems, on the lines of criminal justice reforms. The other key promises made by the BJP …

Simultaneous elections and UCC gain prominence in BJP’s to-do list
8 months, 1 week ago

Simultaneous elections and UCC gain prominence in BJP’s to-do list

The Hindu  

With the construction of a Ram Temple in Ayodhya all but completed and Article 370 diluted, the third big core issue of the BJP — the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code as a tool for “gender equality” — and the idea of a “One Nation, One Election” have gained prominence in the BJP manifesto. Both UCC and another important …

BJP promises Uniform Civil Code in its ‘Sankalp Patra’ for Lok Sabha Polls: ‘Country waits…,’ says PM Modi
8 months, 1 week ago

BJP promises Uniform Civil Code in its ‘Sankalp Patra’ for Lok Sabha Polls: ‘Country waits…,’ says PM Modi

Live Mint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party released its manifesto on Sunday, April 14 for the Lok Sabha election 2024 at its headquarters in New Delhi in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Among other promises, the party pledged to implement the Uniform Civil Code across the country after forming a government at the Centre. The ruling party claimed that Article 44 …

Uttarakhand Moves Closer Towards UCC Law, Governor Sends Bill to President Murmu for Final Nod
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Uttarakhand Moves Closer Towards UCC Law, Governor Sends Bill to President Murmu for Final Nod

News 18  

The Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Bill is set to become a law in the coming days as the bill was sent by Raj Bhavan to the President’s office for approval on Thursday. According to the news agency ANI, the Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami-led government sent the bill to the Uttarakhand Governor Gurmit Singh, who in turn referred the same …

Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code: Testing the waters?
10 months ago

Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code: Testing the waters?

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 19, 2024 22:18 IST - 7 MINS READ Uttarakhand has become the first State in independent India to implement a Uniform Civil Code. It said: “While seemingly being uniform across religions, the Bill is actually criminalising and regulating constitutionally acceptable behaviours, like adult consenting cohabitation, called ‘live in’, reducing autonomy and choice, which the women in this …

Towards uniformity: On the UCC adopted by the Uttarakhand Assembly
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Towards uniformity: On the UCC adopted by the Uttarakhand Assembly

The Hindu  

A Uniform Civil Code is a desirable and progressive goal for a secular country. However, mere uniformity without making reasonable allowances for diverse cultural and social practices among different social groups may not be ideal. The UCC adopted by the Uttarakhand Assembly aims to consolidate the laws relating to marriage, divorce and succession among all communities. When the Constitution makers …

India’s first Uniform Civil Code gets nod in U’khand house
10 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s first Uniform Civil Code gets nod in U’khand house

Hindustan Times  

The Uttarakhand assembly on Wednesday passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2024 by voice vote after a debate spanning two days to become the first state in India to pass such a law, with chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami terming it a “historic moment” for the country. Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami speaks during discussions on the Uniform Civil …

Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill passed by the Uttarakhand assembly
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill passed by the Uttarakhand assembly

Op India  

The Uniform Civil Code Bill was passed today in the Uttarakhand assembly with a comfortable majority during a special session. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, during the debate on the Uniform Civil Code, said on Wednesday that the state legislature is going to create history with the passing of the Uniform Civil Code and that every citizen of the …

Uniform Civil Code bill passed in Uttarakhand assembly
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Uniform Civil Code bill passed in Uttarakhand assembly

Hindustan Times  

Dehradun: The Uttarakhand assembly on Wednesday passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill 2024 by voice vote after a debate spanning two days with chief minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, terming it as a “historic moment” in the country. “I want to thank all the members of the UCC Committee today,” he said Dhami said UCC treats all people as equals. This …

Asaduddin Owaisi slams Uniform Civil Code, says ‘Hindus, tribals kept out’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Asaduddin Owaisi slams Uniform Civil Code, says ‘Hindus, tribals kept out’

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Reacting to the tabling of the Uniform Civil Code bill in Uttarakhand, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi today said the proposed law is nothing but a "Hindu Code' applicable to all the communities. New rules in Uniform Civil Code The bill has kept the hill state's small tribal community out of the legislation. Muslim bodies oppose the code All …

Uttarakhand assembly likely to pass Uniform Civil Code Bill today
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Uttarakhand assembly likely to pass Uniform Civil Code Bill today

India Today  

The Uttarakhand Assembly is likely to pass the Uniform Civil Code Bill on Wednesday, making the BJP-ruled state the first in India to adopt such legislation. The bill was tabled in the Assembly by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday, and it will be taken up for discussion when the House reconvenes today. While the bill was presented in …

Uttarakhand Assembly passes Uniform Civil Code Bill
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Uttarakhand Assembly passes Uniform Civil Code Bill

India Today  

The Uniform Civil Code Bill, introduced by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami-led government, was passed in the Uttarakhand Assembly on Wednesday. Highlighting its benefits, Dhami said that the Uniform Civil Code will give the right to equality to everyone without any discrimination on matters like marriage, maintenance, inheritance and divorce. "The Uniform Civil Code will also assist in eradicating the …

Jamiat calls Uttarakhand UCC move ‘discriminatory’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Jamiat calls Uttarakhand UCC move ‘discriminatory’

The Hindu  

The oldest Muslim body in the country, Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind, has strongly opposed the Uttarakhand government’s move to usher in the Uniform Civil Code, calling it “discriminatory in nature” and “an attempt to curtail religious freedom of the citizens”. “The Uniform Civil Code has been tabled in the Uttarakhand Assembly today and the Scheduled Tribes have been exempted from the new …

Uttarakhand 1st state to bring uniform code bill
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Uttarakhand 1st state to bring uniform code bill

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand became the first state in the country to take a first step towards a Uniform Civil Code, with chief minister, Puskhar Singh Dhami on Tuesday introducing the state Uniform Civil Code Bill 2024 in the state assembly amid chants of “Jai Shri Ram”. Security personnel deployed near the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly as the Uniform Civil Code bill being debated …

UCC an ideological issue, will also come in U.P. at appropriate time, says Deputy CM Maurya
10 months, 2 weeks ago

UCC an ideological issue, will also come in U.P. at appropriate time, says Deputy CM Maurya

The Hindu  

Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya on Tuesday described the Uniform Civil Code as an ideological issue for the Bharatiya Janata Party and hinted at the introduction of the UCC at an appropriate time in India’s most populous State. at the appropriate time, the BJP government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi abolished Article 370, construction …

‘Muslims are governed by Shariat Law’: All India Muslim Personal Law Board opposes UCC bill tabled in Uttarakhand Assembly
10 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Muslims are governed by Shariat Law’: All India Muslim Personal Law Board opposes UCC bill tabled in Uttarakhand Assembly

Op India  

On 6th February, a Uniform Civil Code bill was introduced in the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly. However, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board has opposed the bill. He pointed out that the 1937 Sharia Act governs Muslims in India, while Hindus have different laws, including the Hindu Marriage Act, Hindu Succession Act, and Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act. Imran Pratapgarhi, …

Uttarakhand tables Uniform Civil Code Bill amid Opposition protest
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Uttarakhand tables Uniform Civil Code Bill amid Opposition protest

The Hindu  

February 06, 2024 12:29 pm | Updated 11:30 pm IST - Dehradun In what he called a “historic moment”, and the Opposition slammed as a “poll gimmick”, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami tabled the State’s Uniform Civil Code Bill in the Assembly on Tuesday. In a dramatic start to the proceedings, Mr. Dhami strode into the Assembly with the …

Uniform Civil Code: All India Muslim Personal Law Board, Samajwadi Party MP Hasan raise concerns
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Uniform Civil Code: All India Muslim Personal Law Board, Samajwadi Party MP Hasan raise concerns

Hindustan Times  

Dehradun: The Uniform Civil Code is against the tenets of the Quran, the holy book of the Muslims, said Samajwadi Party MP ST Hasan on Tuesday, as Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami tabled the UCC bill in the assembly. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has also criticised the legislation. Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali, executive member, All …

‘Not against Uniform Civil Code but...': Cong on UCC debut in Uttarakhand assembly
10 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Not against Uniform Civil Code but...': Cong on UCC debut in Uttarakhand assembly

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand leader of opposition Yashpal Arya on Tuesday said the Congress is not against the Uniform Civil Code bill, that was tabled in the assembly. Congress leader Harish Rawat hit out at the Pushkar Singh Dhami government, alleging that the rules are not being followed and the ruling dispensation is ‘very eager’ to get it passed. ‘Moment of pride for …

Uniform Civil Code Bill to be tabled in Uttarakhand assembly today
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Uniform Civil Code Bill to be tabled in Uttarakhand assembly today

Live Mint  

The Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami-led government will table the Uniform Civil Code Bill in the state legislative assembly today, followed by a debate. Speaking about the bill, Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal said on Monday that the Uniform Civil Code is in the consultation process and being reviewed by the Law Commission of India. …

Will a Uniform Civil Code be divisive?
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Will a Uniform Civil Code be divisive?

India Today  

The Board of India Today Experts sat down to brainstorm on the Uniform Civil Code to try and determine if it is a law whose time has come in India or whether it will strike at the roots of the country’s diversity and go against the interests of the minorities. She sent extensive recommendations on UCC to the 22nd Law …

'UCC will be implemented in Rajasthan too': Cabinet Minister Kanhaiya Lal Choudhary's big statement
10 months, 2 weeks ago

'UCC will be implemented in Rajasthan too': Cabinet Minister Kanhaiya Lal Choudhary's big statement

India TV News  

Uniform Civil Code: Hours after the Uttarakhand government tabled the Uniform Civil Code Bill in the assembly, the Rajasthan Cabinet Minister Kanhaiya Lal Choudhary on Tuesday said that the preparations are underway to implement UCC in the state and discussions regarding this matter are scheduled to take place. ‘Preparing to implement UCC’ A cabinet minister of the Bhajan Lal Sharma …

Uniform Civil Code in India: Understanding its need and significance in present day
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Uniform Civil Code in India: Understanding its need and significance in present day

India TV News  

Dehradun: The Uniform Civil Code called for a single set of laws applicable to all religious communities in India. Origin of the Uniform Civil Code The genesis of the Civil Code dates back to colonial India, when the British government, in its 1835 report, advocated for uniformity in the codification of Indian laws relating to crimes, evidence, and contracts, particularly …

Uttarakhand UCC Bill: Contentious provisions aim at regulating personal laws, declaring live-in relationships
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Uttarakhand UCC Bill: Contentious provisions aim at regulating personal laws, declaring live-in relationships

New Indian Express  

The ruling BJP government in Uttarakhand has tabled a bill that will bring in a Uniform Civil Code in the state. The Uniform Civil Code aims to provide the same rights to individuals across communities in their personal matters, such as inheritance and marriage. A man born into, or converted to, Muslim faith can legally have up to four wives …

Uttarakhand all set to implement Uniform Civil Code
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Uttarakhand all set to implement Uniform Civil Code

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand on Sunday took one more step towards becoming the first state to implement Uniform Civil Code after the state cabinet approved the UCC panel's draft report, with the decision being taken in a meeting chaired by chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addresses the handing over of the UCC draft report during a programme …

Uttarakhand Cabinet approves Uniform Civil Code report, Assembly Session to start today
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Uttarakhand Cabinet approves Uniform Civil Code report, Assembly Session to start today

India TV News  

UCC: The Uttarakhand Cabinet on Sunday approved the Uniform Civil Code report in the cabinet meeting held at the Chief Minister's residence under the chairmanship of CM Pushkar Singh Dhami. On Saturday, under the chairmanship of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Dhami, a cabinet meeting was held in the State Secretariat to discuss the draft report on the Uniform Civil Code. Uniform …

Uniform Civil Code Committee’s report to be submitted on February 2: Uttarakhand CM Dhami
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Uniform Civil Code Committee’s report to be submitted on February 2: Uttarakhand CM Dhami

India TV News  

The Uniform Civil Code Committee has completed its work and its report will be submitted to the Uttarakhand government on February 2, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Monday. “While making a promise to the people of the state in the 2022 assembly elections, we constituted the UCC Committee, taking a pledge to implement the Uniform Civil Code in …

Uttarakhand CM Affirms Commitment to Implement Uniform Civil Code
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Uttarakhand CM Affirms Commitment to Implement Uniform Civil Code

Deccan Chronicle  

In a fresh statement of intent on the implementation of uniform laws for all communities, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday said he ran for the state's top office on the pledge to roll out the Uniform Civil Code and remains committed to it.The Uniform Civil Code is a proposal to implement and formulate uniform rules for all …

How uniform is Goa’s uniform civil code?
1 year, 4 months ago

How uniform is Goa’s uniform civil code?

The Hindu  

Published : Aug 24, 2023 11:00 IST - 11 MINS READ Discourses on the uniform civil code overlook the impact of religious personal laws or secular laws such as the Special Marriage Act on human rights violations within the family or those perpetrated by the state. Before the review of the law, this woman would have had several challenges in …

Will Modi’s Uniform Civil Code kill Indian ‘secularism’?
1 year, 4 months ago

Will Modi’s Uniform Civil Code kill Indian ‘secularism’?

Al Jazeera  

Indian PM Narendra Modi says common personal laws will help women, but many fear the proposal is a political weapon to portray Muslims and other religious minorities as regressive. Proponents of a UCC argue, as Modi did in a June speech to party workers, that a modern nation has no need for “dual laws” and that a common civil code …

Uniform Civil Code: Another step towards making India a Hindu Rashtra?
1 year, 4 months ago

Uniform Civil Code: Another step towards making India a Hindu Rashtra?

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 27, 2023 11:00 IST - 10 MINS READ In a recent public notice, the 22nd Law Commission of India solicited “views and ideas of the public at large and recognised religious organisations about the uniform civil code ”. Most commentators frequently reduce the discussion to portraying Muslim Personal Law as a symbol of the Indian Muslim’s conservatism, …

Uniform Civil Code: Clash of moral universalism and cultural pluralism
1 year, 4 months ago

Uniform Civil Code: Clash of moral universalism and cultural pluralism

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 27, 2023 11:00 IST - 11 MINS READ India, a mix of multiple cultural traditions, has been a salad-bowl-like society where each culture combines with others while maintaining its contrasting yet distinct identity. This is because the Constitution itself contemplated both the existence and the continuance of personal laws in Article 44, which provides for an endeavour …

Uniform Civil Code: History, implications, and minority perspectives
1 year, 5 months ago

Uniform Civil Code: History, implications, and minority perspectives

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 18, 2023 16:06 IST - 2 MINS READ On June 27, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh thrust discussions about the Uniform Civil Code into the spotlight, triggering nationwide debates on its potential implementation. The Uniform Civil Code aims to establish a uniform legal framework for all citizens, regardless of their religion. Article 44 …

A common civil code spelling equality for every Indian
1 year, 5 months ago

A common civil code spelling equality for every Indian

The Hindu  

The 22nd Law Commission has called for responses to a proposal for a Uniform Civil Code in India. The antiquity of India’s customs and the diversity of its peoples are both brought up to make a case for tip-toeing around the existing personal laws despite their unequal rights for men and women. The demand that sections of the population, whether …

'Against minority rights': BJP ally in Tamil Nadu opposes Uniform Civil Code
1 year, 5 months ago

'Against minority rights': BJP ally in Tamil Nadu opposes Uniform Civil Code

India Today  

The Pattali Makkal Katchi, an ally of the BJP in Tamil Nadu, has opposed the proposal to introduce a Uniform Civil Code in the country. In a letter written to the Chairperson of the 22nd Law Commission, PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss criticised the idea of a Uniform Civil Code, saying that it's against national unity and growth of the country. …

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