UNIFORM CIVIL CODE (UCC)

  • February 5, 2022
  • Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
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UNIFORM CIVIL CODE (UCC)

TOPIC: Polity

Context-The new Law Commission could take up the issue of Uniform Civil Code.

Concept-

Uniform Civil Code:

  • UCC is one that would provide for one law for the entire country, applicable to all religious communities in their personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption etc.
  • Article 44 of the Constitution lays down that the state shall endeavour to secure a UCC for the citizens throughout the territory of India.
  • Article 44 is one of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).
  • DPSP as defined in Article 37, are not justiciable (not enforceable by any court) but the principles laid down therein are fundamental in governance.

Status of Uniform Codes in India:

  • Indian laws do follow a uniform code in most civil matters such as Indian Contract Act 1872, Civil Procedure Code, Transfer of Property Act 1882, Partnership Act 1932, Evidence Act, 1872 etc.
Polity UNIFORM CIVIL CODE (UCC)