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Aditya AgarwalAIR 1· 2024

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Discuss issues related to Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India, including different marriage systems and the role of Article 44.

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Introduction

The Hindu, Muslim, Christian and other personal laws vary significantly across India, particularly evidenced in marriage practices across different communities.

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Main Body

Society amongst khasis of Meghalaya involves different types of marriage systems, including women-to-women marriage in Nayar communities. The Uniform Civil Code aims at harmonizing these diverse cultural practices through secular legislation.

It is desirable because:

It leads to women enforcement and protection from discriminatory religious laws
Provides clarity of legal issues
Prohibits child marriage undertaken in the name of religion
Ensures secular acts across society are made uniform

Article 44 of the Indian Constitution advocates that the state should establish a UCC.

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Conclusion

The way forward involves ensuring that cultural differences are not overshadowed in the name of uniformity, while ensuring that discriminatory practices are stopped.

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  • Clearly identifies constitutional provision (Article 44)
  • Addresses both benefits and concerns of UCC
  • Acknowledges cultural diversity while supporting legal uniformity
  • Uses relevant quote from B.R. Ambedkar
  • Balances progressive legal reform with cultural sensitivity

Topper

Aditya Agarwal

AIR 12024

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Uniform Civil Code and Constitutional Provisions

Marriage Laws and Religious Discrimination

UCC implementation and cultural diversity

Writing Stats

129

Total words

3

Paragraphs

4

Bullets

analytical and balanced

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