The Law Commission of India invited suggestions for the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in August 2018, which stated that 'gender justice is integral to the rule of law.' Muslim bodies responded in different ways to this. Here are some of the key points:

• The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) rejected the move and called it a 'political stunt.' They argued that the Constitution already allows for personal laws, and that a UCC would interfere with religious and cultural diversity.
• The Jamaat-e-Islami Hind also rejected the UCC, arguing that it would harm minority rights and could lead to 'forced conversions.'
• Other Muslim organizations, such as the Indian Muslim Women's Movement and the Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan, expressed support for the UCC. They argued that personal laws had been misinterpreted and misused to discriminate against women, and that a UCC would ensure gender equality.
• The impact of these responses is not yet clear. The Constitution of India allows for personal laws, but also requires that they respect fundamental rights. A UCC would require significant changes to the existing legal framework, and would likely face opposition from many quarters.

Overall, the response of Muslim bodies to the Law Commission's move reflects a complex debate about religious, cultural, and gender rights in India.