Sai Ananya Shankaran, BA LLB (Hons), School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to Be University) Delhi NCR
ABSTRACT
The research paper aims to explore the concept of inclusivity within Muslim personal laws in the context of drafting a model uniform civil code. The research draws upon various sources to evaluate the current state of Muslim personal laws in India, including their gender-unequal aspects and the motivations behind the movement for a uniform civil code. An inclusive approach to drafting a Model UCC in India, especially concerning Muslim Personal Laws, requires sensitivity, understanding, and a commitment to preserving diversity and ensuring justice for all citizens. This research paper strives to examine how the drafting of a uniform civil code will impact the rights and practices of the Muslim community in India, particularly concerning marriage, divorce and inheritance, what legal and constitutional challenges might arise in the process of integrating the Muslim personal laws into a UCC and how can these challenges be addressed while upholding the principles of justice, equality, and religious freedom.
Keywords: Uniform Civil Code, Muslim Personal Laws, Marriage, Divorce, Inheritance, Challenges, Legal and Constitutional Challenges.
