The question of gender equality is central to the debate of Uniform Civil Code. In this light what are the challenges in ensuring UCC with gender equality as enshrined in the constitution?
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Constitution in Part IV emphasise on social codes with social justice. Several Articles provide to ensure gender equality (3(1), 3(3), 14) Article 44 provide for UCC with gender empowerment at its heart. Challenges 1. The debate of UCC is seen from religious prism than from prism of reforming gender laws 2. Several state assemblies are now passing resolution (eg. Kerala) against UCC showing politicization of UCC 3. Sabarampur resolution show grievances of minority community & misplaced allegation that it is against Article 25
Shoham Teberiwal
Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure
Directives Principles of State Policy
Directives Principles of State Policy
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