Abstract:
Constitution of India is the law of the land. Legal sovereignty lies with the Constitution of India. It consists of 22 parts, 12 schedules and 500 articles, out of which, Part III deals with fundamental rights of the citizens as well as non- citizens of India. Whereas, Part IV of the Constitution deals with Directive Principles of State Policy. It is enshrined in Directive Principles of State Policy that it is the duty of the State to formulate social, economic and cultural welfare policies in the interest of society. The same however stands unenforceable in the courts of law. India, a State of multi- lingual practice enormous culture, religious activity, customs from ancient periods. To ensure that the diversity and secularism is cherished and protected, laws have been legislated, differently for religions in their personal spheres which includes marriage, inheritance, adoptions, guardianship and many more. One such provision which mentions and has fought legal battles throughout the ages, stands Article 44, which makes the State obligated to enforce Uniform Civil Code, which advocated of a common law for all persons, irrespective of their religious beliefs. The Uniform Civil Code, aims to incorporate a common law for all persons, without causing any hindrance to the personal spheres of an individual, specifically incorporated under Right to Religion, under Article 25 to Article 28 of the Constitution of India. The Researcher in the present paper has used secondary method of research and has tried to reflect the benefits, repercussions and legality of the Uniform Civil Code, if implemented.
