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Earlier, the 21st Law Commission, whose term ended in 2018, examined the issue and solicited views of all stakeholders on two occasions.
Published Jun 14, 2023 | 11:21 PM ⚊ Updated Jun 14, 2023 | 11:23 PM
The Uniform Civil Code calls for the formulation of one law for India, which would be applicable to all religious communities in matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption. (SouthFirst)
The Law Commission on Wednesday, 14 June, said that it has decided to look at the need for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) afresh and seek the views of various stakeholders, including members of the public and religious organisations.
The Uniform Civil Code calls for the formulation of one law for India, which would be applicable to all religious communities in matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption.
Earlier, the 21st Law Commission — the term of which ended in August 2018 — examined the issue and solicited the views of all stakeholders on two occasions on the politically-sensitive matter of a UCC.
Subsequently, a consultation paper on “Reforms of Family Law” was issued in 2018.
“Since more than three years have lapsed from the date of issuance of the said consultation paper, bearing in mind the relevance and importance of the subject and also the various court orders on the subject, the 22nd Law Commission of India considered it expedient to deliberate afresh over the subject,” the panel said in a statement.
The 22nd Law Commission, which recently got a three-year extension, has accordingly begun examining issues related to a UCC on a reference sent by the Ministry of Law and Justice.
“Accordingly, the 22nd Law Commission of India decided again to solicit views and ideas of the public at large and recognised religious organisations about the Uniform Civil Code,” the statement said.
Those who are interested and willing can present their views within a period of 30 days from the date of notice to the Law Commission.
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