UNIFORM CIVIL CODE (UCC)
- February 5, 2022
- Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
- Category: DPN Topics
No Comments
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.