Article,
Uniform Civil Code and Gender Justice in India: A Special Reference to Debates on Uniform Civil Code
Traditional Journal of Law and Social Sciences (TJLSS), (2022)
Abstract
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
