The sticking point is whether there should be a code of personal laws for all or would it infringe the freedom of religion of some. While the Code has been operational for Hindus, if it’s imposed and rejected by any other community, it will be a monumental folly.
The call of the Delhi High Court for a UCC is a progressive step towards not only proper administration of justice but for a cohesive personal law regime leading to greater harmony among communities.
The Delhi High Court said that there is a need for a Uniform Civil Code as envisaged under Article 44 of the Constitution and has been reiterated from time to time by the Supreme Court while allowing the plea filed by a man belong to “Meena Community” seeking directions for applicability
A transfer petition has been filed in the Supreme Court by Senior Advocate and BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay seeking the transfer of a PIL pending in the Delhi High Court concerning a potential Uniform Civil Ciode.