As of July 28, 2025, has the Uniform Civil Code been implemented across all Indian states?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is No, not nationwide.
Explanation:
☛ The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has not been implemented nationwide across all Indian states.
☛ In the Indian Constitution, the UCC is mentioned under Article 44 as part of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in Part IV.
☛ Goa has followed a common civil code based on the Portuguese Civil Code of 1867 since its liberation.
☛ Uttarakhand became the first state in post-independence India to pass a UCC bill in February 2024, which received Presidential assent in March 2024.
☛ However, there is no single uniform civil code applicable to all citizens throughout the territory of India.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Article 44: Directs that the State shall endeavor to secure for citizens a Uniform Civil Code throughout the territory of India.
☛ Nature of DPSPs: Under Article 37, provisions contained in Part IV are fundamental in governance but are non-justiciable in courts.
☛ Judicial Pronouncements: The Supreme Court highlighted the necessity of a UCC in landmark cases such as Shah Bano Begum (1985) and Sarla Mudgal (1995).
☛ Scope: A UCC aims to replace distinct personal laws based on religious scriptures and customs with a common set of laws governing marriage, divorce, adoption, and succession.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Uniform Civil Code? → Article 44
☛ Which Part of the Indian Constitution encompasses the Directive Principles of State Policy? → Part IV (Articles 36 to 51)
☛ Which historic 1985 verdict stressed the enactment of a Uniform Civil Code? → Shah Bano Begum Case
☛ Which Indian state retained the Portuguese Civil Code of 1867? → Goa
☛ Who headed the expert committee appointed by the Uttarakhand government to draft the UCC? → Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai