Uniform Civil Code: One Nation, One Law - At What Cost?
- IJLLR Journal
- Jul 27
- 1 min read
Mr. Shivein Walia
ABSTRACT
The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) reliquiae one of the most vexed issues in Indian constitutional discourse. While its exponents argue for national integration, gender justice, and equality before the law, opponents flag an issue about majoritarianism, religious freedom, and the preservation of India's pluralistic identity. This essay explores the historical background of UCC, judicial interventions, feminist and minority perspectives, and the contrasting moral philosophies shaping the debate. By examining the implications of implementing UCC, this piece seeks to question whether the goal of ‘one law’ is truly just, or if it comes at the cost of India's foundational pluralism and constitutional morality.
