UCC on the government’s radar
The concept of a Uniform Civil Code (one civil law for the whole country) is gaining momentum. This follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech this week.
The concept of a Uniform Civil Code (one civil law for the whole country) is gaining momentum. This follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech this week.
The release of the BJP’s manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, titled “Modi ki Guarantee 2024,” has sparked both anticipation and scrutiny across the nation.
The Opposition, while endorsing the legislation, opposed certain clauses on live-in relationship and property inheritance in the Bill alleging that these violated the fundamental rights of the citizens.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami called it a moment of pride for the people of the state.
Former CM Harish Rawat accused the central government of using Uttarakhand for tokenism.
The Law Commission of India last month invited individuals, civil society organisations (CsOs), and religious outfits to submit their views on the Uniform Civil Code proposed to be enacted by the Centre as promised in the ruling party’s election manifesto.
Hindu, Christian and Parsi communities have moved ahead and accepted the first stage of reforms. Let the Muslim community come forward and accept the first stage of reforms which have been embraced by other Islamic countries long ago. In this context, the constitutional promise of a Uniform Civil Code could be conceived around the principles of equality, liberty and fraternity committed to constitutional and gender justice without upsetting cultural sensibilities associated with religion and culture
An appeal has been made through the letter that a large number of people should register their protest against the Uniform Civil Code.
Considering the diversity of the country, we are not in favour of its forceful imposition. The path of mutual consent should be adopted in this and politics should not be done on this: Mayawati.
Goyal said that it is the need of the hour that a law should be made by uniting and including all the people of the country and the Supreme Court has also endorsed many of its verdicts.
