India moves a step closer to uniform civil code
July 01, 2016 13:02
In a far-reaching decision likely to start a heated political debate, the Modi government has asked the Law Commission to "examine" the issue of implementing the uniform civil code, reports the Economic Times.
This is the first time a government has asked the commission, which has a crucial advisory role on legal reform, to look into the politically controversial issue of a uniform civil code.
A uniform civil code will mean a set of common personal laws for all citizens.
Currently, for example, there are different personal laws for Hindus and Muslims.
Personal law covers property, marriage and divorce, inheritance and succession. The political debate on a uniform civil code has been highly charged, and it is often entwined with a debate on secularism.
This is the first time a government has asked the commission, which has a crucial advisory role on legal reform, to look into the politically controversial issue of a uniform civil code.
A uniform civil code will mean a set of common personal laws for all citizens.
Currently, for example, there are different personal laws for Hindus and Muslims.
Personal law covers property, marriage and divorce, inheritance and succession. The political debate on a uniform civil code has been highly charged, and it is often entwined with a debate on secularism.
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