UCC: A Debate Between Uniformity and Diversity
Source: AI generated image INTRODUCTION: The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is a framework of uniform civil laws for all citizens, regardless of religion, caste, or tribe, in matters such as marriage, divorce, adoption, inheritance, and succession, as mentioned under Art. 44 of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP). UCC has always been a controversial topic of discussion in India. However, it has become the most debated topic recently due to a statement by Union Minister Amit Shah at a press conference and an official event in Mumbai that the UCC will be implemented across all NDA states before the 2029 Lok ...