Open Access Research Article
UNIFORM CIVIL CODE AND PERSONAL LAWS IN INDIA: CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS AND A JUDICIAL PERSPECTIVE
Abstract
The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is an
important constitutional issue concerning equality, gender justice, religious
freedom and individual rights in India. This article examines the historical
development of personal laws, the Constituent Assembly debates and the
constitutional basis of the UCC under Article 44. It also analyses important
Supreme Court decisions, including Shah Bano, Sarla Mudgal, John Vallamattom,
Shayara Bano and Shabnam Hashmi. The article further examines the Uniform Civil
Code Bill, 2019 and recent developments in Uttarakhand and other States. It
highlights the challenges of achieving uniformity while respecting India's
religious and cultural diversity. The study concludes that UCC reform requires a careful balance
between equality, individual rights, religious freedom and constitutional values.
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Author Details
Authors: SHARIKA K SRegistration ID: 1013402 | Published Paper ID: IJLRA13402Approved ISSN: 2582-6433 | Country: Delhi, IndiaPage No.: 1718-1731
Article Information
UNIFORM CIVIL CODE AND PERSONAL LAWS IN INDIA: CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS AND A JUDICIAL PERSPECTIVE
Authors: SHARIKA K S
- Journal IJLRA
- ISSN 2582-6433
- Volume 3
- Issue 7
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International Journal for Legal Research and Analysis
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