The Uniform Civil Code is set to be introduced in the Vidhan sabha by the Chief minister today. The Uttarakhand Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, approved the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill on Sunday in accordance with the suggestions made by a highly-ranking committee that was established by the government.On February 6 (Tuesday), the Uttarakhand Assembly is scheduled to receive the report, which aims to provide uniformity in civil laws.
The Imam of Uttrakhand, Mufti Raees Ahmad Qsam said the bill Uniform civil code (UCC) is against the Muslim community and is targeted for one community only. If the bill will be passed today in the Vidhan Sabha, he will file petition in the court against it. If the bill goes against Shariyat or against Holy Quran, protest on roads will be conducted along with many Muslim organisations.
Primary Purpose of UCC Bill – The principal aim of the bill is to institute a legal framework that guarantees uniformity in the laws pertaining to marriage, divorce, land, property, and inheritance for every citizen of the state, regardless of their faith.The committee that prepared the measure reportedly recommended, among other things, that polygamy and child marriage be completely outlawed, that girls of all faiths be married at a similar age, and that divorce grounds and procedures be applied uniformly.
Pushkar Singh Dhami presided over a special Cabinet meeting that approved the draft of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) at his official Dehradun house. The Uttarakhand Assembly has called a special session specifically to pass the bill and turn it into an Act.
History of Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Constitution
In 1840, based on the Lex Loci report, Uniform law was established for crimes, evidence and annexure but excluded certain personal laws of Hindus and Muslims from the scope of Uniform civil law. The British Indian Judiciary also made it easier for the British judges to apply the English laws. At that time, many social reformers were calling for laws to remove the discrimination against women under the Satis and other religious practices. In the Constituential Assembly, there were people such as Dr B. R. Ambedkar who wanted to reform the society and were in favour of Uniform Civil Code. However, Muslim representatives were on the side of maintaining Personal Laws based on religious pretences. Because of this, there was opposition to Uniform Civil Code from minority communities. In the Constitution, there is only one line that can be added as Article 44 in Part IV as directive principles of state policy. This line states that the state shall endeavour to ensure a Uniform civil code for all the citizens of India.Since the Uniform Civil Code has been included in the Directive Principles of State Policy of the State, hence these laws cannot be implemented by the Constitution.
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