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  • Feb 06, 2024
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UTTARAKHAND’S UNIFORM CIVIL CODE

Why in the News?

  • The Uttarakhand Assembly is set to pass the State’s Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill during its ongoing session.
Source: Edumound

Aim and Purpose of UCC:

  • A UCC aims to establish uniform laws governing personal matters such as marriage, divorce, adoption, and inheritance across religions.
  • The proposed UCC in Uttarakhand focuses on gender equality, intending to revoke practices like polygamy and triple talaq.

Supreme Court and Law Commission’s Stand:

Supreme Court’s Deliberations:

  • Over the years, the Supreme Court has deliberated on UCC but refrained from directing its implementation, citing parliamentary jurisdiction.
  • Previous judgments and petitions have called for its enactment, emphasizing gender equality and non-discrimination.

 Law Commission’s Recommendations:

  • The Law Commission of India, in its consultation paper, deemed a uniform civil code neither necessary nor desirable.
  • However, it suggested amending discriminatory practices within existing personal laws.
About Uniform Civil Code

·   Definition : A UCC is a legal framework aimed at standardizing personal laws related to marriage, divorce, adoption, and inheritance across different religions and communities within a country, promoting uniformity and equality.

·   Constitutional Provision: Article 44 of the Constitution mandates the state to strive for a uniform civil code throughout India, albeit within the Directive Principles of State Policy.