What is the significance of Uniform Civil Code in India and why is the Law Commission revisiting it

Know about the Uniform Civil Code issue, its impact and why the Law Commission is revisiting it.
The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is a proposed legal framework that seeks to replace the personal laws based on religion with a common set of civil laws applicable to all citizens regardless of their religious community. It aims to bring about uniformity, predictability and consistency in family laws such as marriage, divorce, adoption, inheritance, etc in India. There have been many debates over the UCC since its inception. Some argue that it promotes national integration, gender justice and protects the rights of minorities. On the other hand, some feel that it undermines religious diversity and could lead to the imposition of Hindu norms on other religions. Recently, the Law Commission of India has revisited the issue and published a questionnaire seeking public views on the implementation of the UCC. The commission has cited the need for gender equality, non-discrimination and inter-faith marriages as reasons to revisit the UCC. The issue of UCC is complex and involves sensitive issues related to religion, gender and culture. Any decision on the matter will have far-reaching consequences and requires careful consideration.
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