West Bengal forms high-level panel to examine draft Uniform Civil Code
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Why in news
The West Bengal government formed a high-level committee headed by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai to examine a draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill.
Background
The committee was formed on July 2 to review a draft UCC covering marriage, divorce, succession, and adoption. West Bengal aims to become the fourth state to adopt a UCC since 2014.
Facts for Prelims
- ConstitutionArticle 44 of the Indian Constitution directs the State to secure a Uniform Civil Code for all citizens.
- FactAs of 2024, three Indian states have officially adopted a Uniform Civil Code.
- PostJustice Ranjana Prakash Desai is a former Supreme Court Judge heading the West Bengal UCC committee.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the constitutional and social implications of implementing a Uniform Civil Code in a pluralistic society like India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Pluralism vs. Uniformity: Balancing the protection of minority personal laws with the constitutional goal of legal equality.
- Federal friction: Potential for state-level legislative variations in civil law affecting national legal uniformity.
- Judicial oversight: The role of expert committees in ensuring the draft respects fundamental rights and gender justice.
Keywords: Article 44 · Uniform Civil Code · Personal Laws · Legal Pluralism · Gender Justice
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