1481 Views
The Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand is a historic legal reform for uniformity concerning marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption laws across all communities. It promotes gender justice, equality, and social integration while serving as a role model for countrywide implementation under Article 44.
2040 Views
The Uniform Civil Code aims to replace the religious-based personal laws with a common legal framework for all citizens. Goa is India's first state to implement the UCC, it already exists in the state since colonial rule since the time of the Portuguese civil code. The Supreme Court is in favour of the UCC, but as far as the implementation is concerned, it is contentious & needs wider political support, support from the judiciary, and acceptance within society.
1358 Views
The lawyer’s community has voiced its discontent over amendments to the Advocates Act, 1961, citing threats to the rights of lawyers and fundamental freedoms. The Bar Council of India has asked for the withdrawal of Sections 35A and 45B which penalize the advocates, thus undermining professional autonomy, triggering pan-India protests.
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As of February 2025, the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on a nationwide basis in India has still not happened, although some state-level reforms have recently been put in place, particularly in Goa and Uttarakhand. The debate therefore pivots on questions about legal uniformity, religious freedom, and gender justice. Though supporters seek things like equality, opponents warn against cultural dilution; hence, the national implementation of the UCC is a complex task.
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