INTRODUCTION

The term Uniform Civil Code is mentioned in part IV, Article 44 of the Constitution. As per Article 44, the state shall endeavour to secure to the citizens a Uniform Civil Code throughout the territory of India.

WAY FORWARD

❇ Public awareness and education: campaigns and educational programmes can be conducted to make people aware about the matters enumerated under the uniform civil code
❇ Dialogue and consultation: can be done with various stakeholders such as religious communities, legal experts, policy makers etc to gather information and opinions before implementing this kind of bills
❇ Monitoring and evaluation: for understanding the impact on the society while implementing the bill
❇ Inclusivity: should re

CONCLUSION

Uniform civil code stands as a critical initiative towards providing justice, equality and equal religious rights to all people without any discrimination. Even Though the idea of UCC promotes the idea of secularism, the government must keep in mind that

PYQ MAPPING

Discuss the possible factors that inhibit India from enacting for its citizens a uniform civil code as provided for in the Directive Principles of State Policy. (2015)

SAMPLE QUESTION

A UCC under a majoritarian regime will likely affect Indian secularism. Comment. (15 M)(250 W)

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Polity

Keywords:
UTTARAKHAND'S UNIFORM CIVIL CODE UCC article 44 civil code religious rights article 25