The concept of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has long stood at the intersection of law, religion, and politics in India. Enshrined as a directive principle in Article 44 of the Constitution, the UCC represents a vision of legal uniformity in matters of personal law—marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption, and maintenance—regardless of an individual’s religion. Yet, despite its constitutional mandate, the UCC remains one of the most debated and contentious issues in Indian jurisprudence and public discourse.This book is a scholarly exploration of the idea, intent, and implications of the UCC. It seeks to trace its historical roots from colonial codifications to post-independence debates, examining the sociopolitical contexts that have shaped its trajectory. Through a critical lens, it investigates the challenges posed by India’s pluralistic society, the fear of cultural erasure among minority communities, and the balancing act between uniformity and diversity.
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DR. PRATISHTHA YADAV
Dr. Pratishtha Yadav has been in the domain of teaching and research for the last 8 years. She is presently working as an Senior Assistant Professor with Marwadi University, Gujarat. Her area of research interest comprises issues like family law and law related to women and society.Her teaching interest includes personal laws related subjects like Hindu Law, Muslim Law, Women and Law. Corporate and Commercial Law, Banking Law etc. Apart from the core Law subjects she also has a good command over general law papers like social issues related to women and children and Legal Research Methodology.
