समान नागरिक संहिता पर बहस के केंद्र में लैंगिक समानता का प्रश्न है। इस आलोक में यूसीसी को संविधान में निहित लैंगिक समानता के साथ सामंजस्य स्थापित करने में क्या चुनौतियाँ हैं? The question of gender equality is central to the debate on Uniform Civil Code. In this light what are the challenges in reconciling UCC with gender equality as enshrined in the constitution?
Introduction
Article 44 directs state to endeavour to form a uniform civil code for the nation. However, there are challenges to reconcile UCC with gender equality
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CHALLENGES:-
Social & Legal challenges:-
Eg: age of marriage - Hindu Personal law: 18 for women, Muslim Personal Law: 15/Puberty
Eg: Article 371-C Manipur women have own distinct laws on land and divorce
Cultural Challenges:-
with uncle being the proprietor.
Some unforeseeable fallouts:-
Application of Muslim Personal Law - Brides under 18 are married - applied Child Marriage Act - arrest of spouse - suicide of young brides -> economic insecurity
WAY Forward: Law Commission stated that reforming existing laws with respect to gender need to be done:-
make laws GENDER JUST (NO DISCRIMINATION - A15) -> GENDER NEUTRAL (EQUALITY A14, Rights for all) -> Uniform Civil Code (Q.44)
Conclusion
Thus with stakeholder participation & consensus, gradual reconciliation can be done.
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Diagram
Flow chart showing Muslim Personal Law case in Assam leading to child marriage and arrest, ending in suicide of young brides due to economic insecurity. Another flow chart showing path from gender just laws to gender neutral laws to Uniform Civil Code.
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Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure
Directives Principles of State Policy
Uniform Civil Code and Gender Equality
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