A week after the 22nd Law Commission’s invitation to recognized religious organizations and public views on the Uniform Civil Code for a period of 30 days, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thrown his weight behind the UCC.
Uniform Civil Code – EXPLANATION
The concept of the Uniform Civil Code emphasizes a common set of personal laws for citizens of all religions in the country. The personal law of a citizen includes aspects of marriage, inheritance, divorce, maintenance, child custody, matrimonial and many other such aspects.
Currently, Indian personal law is very diverse and complex. India is a country where each religion follows its own specific rules and regulations.
The debate over the Uniform Civil Code is a hot issue in the country.
What does the Constitution say about the Uniform Civil Code?
While Part III of the Constitution deals with the Fundamental Rights of Citizens which are enforceable against the State, Part IV of the Indian Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy which are not. enforceable but serves as a guiding principle for the State. These Directive Principles serve as a roadmap for governing the country.
Article 44:
Article 44 of the Indian Constitution says that the State of India should “endeavor to ensure to its citizens a uniform Civil Code throughout the territory of India”.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the fact that the concept of Uniform Civil Code is rooted in the Constitution.
Supreme Court of the Uniform Civil Code
The Supreme Court has shown its support for the UCC in several decisions. In the landmark case of Shah Bano (1985), the Supreme Court upheld the right to claim maintenance for a Muslim woman. The verdict in the Shah Bano case has sparked political battles and debate over the extent of the court’s interference in the personal laws of the Muslim community.
“A common Civil Code would help the cause of national integration by eliminating differing allegiances to the law that have conflicting ideologies,” the court said.
Last October, the Center stated that the Constitution has mandated the State to maintain a uniform Civil Code for citizens. It said that the matter will be presented before the 22nd Law Commission.
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