3rd Prof. Anil Kumar Thakur Memorial National Debate Competition by Panjab University
Panjab University, Chandigarh is organizing the 3rd Prof. Anil Kumar Thakur Memorial National Debate Competition on October 18, 2023. About…
MAKING LAW SIMPLE!
Panjab University, Chandigarh is organizing the 3rd Prof. Anil Kumar Thakur Memorial National Debate Competition on October 18, 2023. About…
Need of the hour is the codification of all personal laws so that prejudices and stereotypes in every one of them would come to light and can be tested on the anvil of fundamental rights of the Constitution.
The stand taken by B.R. Ambedkar in the Constituent Assembly debates has survived the years. Dr. Ambedkar had said a UCC is desirable but for the moment should remain voluntary.
Article 44 of the Constitution lays down that the state shall endeavour to secure a UCC for the citizens throughout the territory of India.
Article 44 is one of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).
In India, there are religion-specific laws and Goa is the only state to have a Uniform Civil Code known as the Goa Civil Code. The Constitution supports religious harmony which means the people of India show love and affection to different religions of the country. The law does not permit any citizen to impose his religious views or opinions on other individuals.
The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) argues for the creation of single legislation for India that would apply to all religious sects.