JURJ

Uniform Civil Code

Author: Harsh Sharma, Rahul Jangid

Abstract:

This paper basically addresses the concept of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and its legal aspects. The fundamental essence of the Uniform Civil Code has been examined in this study, including what it means as well as its legal perspective and ideas. This paper commences with an introduction to the Uniform Civil Code, in which it describes the concept of the Uniform Civil Code, discusses its roots or where it has evolved from, and also analyzes whether the Uniform Civil Code should be implemented and what the advantages and disadvantages of the same are. Further, we will talk about the relationship between the Uniform Civil Code and secularism in this paper, as well as how the implementation of the UCC may cause the country to fall apart, which will erode the nation's ability to maintain peace and harmony among its citizens. The paper also discusses the opinions and position of the Indian judicial system about the Uniform Civil Code. Last but not least, this paper concludes with some sets of conclusions and recommendations. Many journals, books, and articles were consulted and taken into account when writing this study. The internet has also helped with this process.

Keywords: Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Personal laws, Religions, Constitution, Article-44, Supreme court, IPC, CrPC, Evidence, Morality, Social Injustice.