Article 44 of the Indian Constitution mandates the State to secure for all citizens a uniform civil code. This aims to replace personal laws based on the scriptures and customs of each major religious community in India. It seeks to ensure equality and justice in the personal sphere. The article remains a topic of debate in the context of India's diverse cultural landscape.
Madhya Pradesh constituted a high-level committee on 27 April 2026 to examine the feasibility of implementing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state. The panel has been...
