UNIFORM CIVIL

CODE
• to replace the personal laws based on the scriptures and customs of
each major religious community in the country with a common set
governing every citizen.
• Article 44 of the Directive principles expects the state to apply these
while formulating policies for the country.
• GOA only indian state to have uniform civil code
• The Special Marriage Act, 1954 permits any citizen to have a civil
marriage outside the realm of any specific religious personal law.
 BRITISH INDIA
• 1829- ABOLITION OF SATI
• 1840 - Lex Loci Report
•  Hindu Widow Remarriage Act of 1856
•  Queen's 1859 Proclamation
• Married Women's Property Act of 1923
• Hindu Women's right to Property Act of 1937-B.N.Rao committee
• the Shariat law of 1937
• Lakshmi Menon 1933- Equality
 1947-1985
• Ambedkar recommended the adoption of a Uniform Civil Code
• 1956-the Hindu Marriage Act, Succession Act, Minority and
Guardianship Act and Adoptions and Maintenance Act. 
• implementation of a uniform civil code in Article 44 OF DPSP.
 PROS
• To provide equal status to all citizens
• To promote gender parity
• To accommodate the aspirations of the young population
• To support the national integration
• To bypass the contentious issue of reform of existing personal laws
 CONS
• Practical difficulties due to diversity in India
• Perception of UCC as encroachment on religious freedom
• Interference of state in personal matters
• Sensitive and tough task
• Time is not yet suitable for this reform