Uniform Civil Code and Gender Justice in India: A Special Reference to Debates on Uniform Civil Code
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Uniform Civil Code, Personal laws, Article 44, Gender Justice, women EmpowermentAbstract
India is a multi cultural and multi religious country. In which the people have different kinds of faith, worship, belief and customs. The personal laws are also played very dynamic role in the country like India, in this context, Uniform Civil Code has to perform a divergent task. Uniform Civil Code is a kind of rules governs each and every citizen’s personal lives in the country, without any kind of distinctions. Article 44 of the Indian Constitution outlines the Uniform Civil Code and mandates its implementation through the states. In a large country like India, the Supreme Court, Parliament, Politicians, and various women's organisations occasionally mention the necessity of the establishment of Uniform Civil Code, and there are numerous discussions and debates concerning the benefits and drawbacks of Uniform Civil Code. Gender justice is also a critical component of women's empowerment. As a result, only a progressive society willing to accept the needs of the moment can accomplish empowerment of women and the gender justice.
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