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The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) refers to a common set of civil laws governing personal matters such as marriage, divorce, adoption, inheritance, and succession, applicable equally to all citizens regardless of religion, caste, or community. At present, these matters in India are governed by religion-based personal laws such as Hindu, Muslim, Christian, and Parsi personal laws. The UCC aims to replace these diverse legal frameworks with a uniform legal structure ensuring equality before the law.
The constitutional foundation of the UCC lies in Article 44 of the Directive Principles of State Policy, which directs the State to endeavour to secure a uniform civil code for all citizens. The concept is also linked with Articles 14 and 15, which guarantee equality before the law and prohibit discrimination. Since issues like marriage and succession fall within the Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule, both Parliament and state legislatures can enact relevant laws.
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