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Uniform Civil Code (Article 44)

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

A directive principle urging one code for marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption across all communities. Advocates claim it promotes national unity, gender justice, and secular governance. Critics worry about undermining minority religious customs or cultural autonomy. Political will to implement remains lukewarm due to electoral sensitivities. Supreme Court rulings occasionally press for reform in personal laws to ensure gender equality. Debates revolve around reconciling religious freedom with universal civil laws. While partial reforms (triple talaq ban) emerged, a comprehensive UCC remains pending. The tension underscores India’s struggle to balance personal liberty, community identity, and social justice under the Constitution.

Practice Questions

वरिष्ठ न्यायाधीशों के चयन में किस समिति का योगदान होता है?

विधान सभा अध्यक्ष की योग्यता किस आधार पर निर्धारित होती है?

राज्यों के बीच शक्तियों का संतुलन किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

What is the term of office of a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)?

Who is responsible for the selection of the judges of the Supreme Court?

Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?

राज्य के अधिकारों की सीमा किसके द्वारा निर्धारित की जाती है?

भारत का राष्ट्रपति किस प्रक्रिया द्वारा चुना जाता है?

What is the maximum number of members in the Legislative Council of a state?

मौलिक अधिकारों की सुरक्षा के लिए नागरिकों को कौन सा अधिकार प्रदान किया गया है?