Uniform Civil Code In India: A Constitutional And Socio-Legal Analysis
- IJLLR Journal
- Apr 21
- 1 min read
Riya Anam, Dipti Parab & Anushka Sangale, KES’ Shri Jayantilal H. Patel Law College
ABSTRACT
When the solution to a legal issue is governed in a different way for one community or other for another community, then the consistency and rightfulness is to be questioned. This issue keeps popping up in the ongoing debate over the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), which aims to create a single set of laws for personal matters i.e. marriage, adoption and many more. This research paper dives into the history and constitutional roots of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), zeroing in on Article 44 of India's Constitution. The paper digs into those landmark court decisions that really pushed the UCC conversation forward. From there, it breaks down the pros and cons of bringing it in, It then assesses the arguments for and against its adoption, spotlighting issues like gender justice, religious liberty, and fostering national unity. Ultimately, it's all about that tricky dance between personal liberties and community ties. The piece that argues a UCC could deliver true equality, but only if we roll it out thoughtfully, with everyone at the table.
Keywords: Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Personal Laws in India, Article 44, Gender Justice, Religious Freedom, Supreme Court Judgments, Constitutional Framework, Legal Reform.
