What is the new move of the Law Commission of India regarding the Uniform Civil Code

Nistula Hebbar talks about the latest move of the Law Commission of India regarding the Uniform Civil Code.
The Law Commission of India recently released a questionnaire seeking public opinion on the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the country. Here are some key points regarding this development:
  • The UCC aims to replace diverse personal laws currently in place for different religious communities with a common set of laws applicable to everyone.
  • The questionnaire poses 16 questions covering issues such as marriage, divorce, adoption, and inheritance.
  • The commission has invited responses from scholars, practitioners, stakeholder organizations, and the general public.
  • The move has generated mixed reactions, with some welcoming it as a step towards national integration, and others cautioning against the potential politicization of the issue.
  • The deadline for feedback on the questionnaire is December 21, 2020.
  • The commission will then submit a report to the government, which will decide on the next course of action.
Overall, the move has sparked a debate on the need for a UCC, and whether it is feasible and desirable in India's diverse and complex socio-religious landscape.
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