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The contentious issue of implementing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India explores its historical context, purpose, controversies, and implications. It begins by highlighting the division within the nation, both politically and socially, over the UCC, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporting its implementation. At the same time, opposition parties like the Congress and Samajwadi Party oppose it.
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Socially, there is a divide between the intelligentsia, which analyses its pros and cons, and the masses, which succumb to political pressure. Religious tensions arose, especially between Hindus and Muslims, adding complexity to the discourse. The text delves into the historical background of personal laws in India, stemming from British rule and encompassing various religious and customary rules.
It discusses the need for a UCC to bring uniformity and consistency to the judicial system, addressing issues like marriage, divorce, succession, inheritance, and maintenance. It highlights the challenges and debates surrounding the implementation of a UCC, including concerns about infringing on religious freedoms and constitutional rights.
Furthermore, the abstract discusses the difference between civil law and a Civil Code, emphasising that while civil law encompasses a broader range of legal principles, a Civil Code like the UCC aims to harmonise personal laws across religions.
It addresses the political dimensions of the UCC, including past Supreme Court directives urging its implementation and the subsequent political responses. It concludes by advocating for the implementation of a UCC as a crucial step towards a more just, equitable, and unified legal system in India.
It emphasises the need to address disparities and inequalities perpetuated by the current patchwork of personal laws, arguing that a UCC would promote national unity, secularism, and gender justice.
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Adarsh Tripathi and Kaushal Singh
“Propitious and Adverse Effect of the Uniform Civil Code in India”
THE GEOSTRATA, March 11, 2025.
BY ADARSH TRIPATI AND KAUSHAL SINGH
TEAM GEOSTRATA
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