uniform civil code

As the state becomes the first to implement its own brand of the Code, concerns are being raised against potential state vigilantism, moral policing and infringement of individual and minority rights 

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Even as Assam gears up to introduce the law, the question is whether states should spend valuable time and resources passing such laws when a UCC will make them irrelevant

The deadline to send views on the Uniform Civil Code ended last week. The Law Commission has so far received nearly 46 lakh responses, well below expectations. On June 14, it had initiated a fresh consultation process on the Code by seeking views from stakeholders, including public and recognised religious organisations, on the politically sensitive issue. Is the Code anywhere becoming a reality?

If secularism is part of the basic structure of Indian constitution and our democracy, then the question arises why has the enactment and implementation of the Uniform Civil Code taken a back seat till now? If secularism is to be acceptable by all, so should be the Uniform Civil Code.

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Some states have asked the public for suggestions for a draft UCC. Regulation of live-in relationships and giving equal rights to women in property are some of the issues that need looking into.

The State Assembly of Mizoram has adopted an unanimous resolution against the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), stating that the enactment of UCC would lead to disintegration of the country