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The issue of a uniform civil code has recently been raised. I am fully in support of a uniform civil code. Article 44 of the Indian Constitution states : ” The state shall endeavour to ...
Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com . Along with the repeal of Article 370 and the construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya, ... Uniform Civil Code: The need to proceed with caution.
However, the Portuguese Code is not a completely uniform civil code. The notable example is Hindu men being allowed bigamy if the wife fails to deliver a child by the age of 25, or a male child by ...
On June 14, the Law Commission of India invited public and religious organisations to share their views on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), sparking a fresh debate on the subject.
Illustration: Deepak Harichandan A uniform civil code “is neither necessary nor desirable at this stage” in the country, the Law Commission of India said on August 31. In ...
Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill: The UCC seeks to establish a unified legal framework applicable to all religious communities in India, covering aspects like marriage, divorce, inheritance, and more.
Uttarakhand implemented the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on Monday (Jan 27), making it the first state in independent India to put into effect such a law. This move followed Prime Minister Narendra ...
The Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand will standardize laws on marriage, divorce, and property with an aim of promoting legal equality. Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025. New Delhi o C. Subscribe.
The starting point of the discussion should not be whether India needs a UCC, but how to ensure every Indian is governed by a gender-just civil code of their choice Tuesday, Jul 08, 2025 New Delhi o C ...
Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami recalled that in the first cabinet meeting of the newly-formed government in March 2022, a decision was made to constitute an ...