Tag: uniform civil code
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Uniform Civil Code: The need for change in Muslim Personal Laws
By Anuveeta Datta Chowdhury, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun. The year 1947 marked the liberation of India from the yoke of the colonial domination. The period after independence witnessed (a) evolution of a new class, (b) the proclamation of the Indian constitution based on the principles of democracy and civil liberty; and (c) the formulation…
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Uniform Civil Code: Time to bring it into force?
By Kanishka Mishra, University of Delhi. When Uniform Civil Code will get its flesh and blood, it will be a unified legislation combining personal laws of various communities of India and forming a singular law which would include provisions for marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption, maintenance, property, succession and so on. As of now, Hindus and Muslims are…
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Uniform Civil Code: Still a dream for every Indian?
By Yukti Makan, Symbiosis Law School, Pune. India is a unique country not only in terms of geography but also in terms of its social scenario. It is also a land of various cultures and different religions. The Indian culture believes in Unity in Diversity but unfortunately this Unity in Diversity has not helped to bring political…
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Uniform Civil Code in India
By Chandan Mohanty, KIIT Law School, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar. Here’s an interesting Power Point Presentation, prepared by our Research Associate, discussing the implications of imposing a Uniform Civil Code in India:
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Uniform Civil Code: Towards Gender Justice
By Dishari Chakrabarti, School of Law, KIIT University. Politics of our nation has become so ingrained in pacification with specific sections of the society that our fundamental right of free speech and expression cannot be protected by the State. As a consequence of this appeasement the level of tolerance has reduced and which resulted in complete disregard…