Uniform Civil Code

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is a proposal in India to replace personal laws based on the scriptures and customs of each major religious community with a common set governing every citizen. It aims to ensure equal rights and justice in matters of marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption, regardless of religion. The UCC seeks to promote national integration and gender equality by providing a standardized legal framework, thus eliminating discrimination and upholding secularism. Currently, personal laws vary widely among India's diverse communities, leading to legal discrepancies and inequities.