Question

    In which part and article of the Indian Constitution is the

    provision for the Uniform Civil Code contained?
    A Part IV, Article 40 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Part IV, Article 44 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Part III, Article 25 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Part IV, Article 42 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The concept of the Uniform Civil Code (UCis enshrined in Article 44 of Part IV of the Indian Constitution as a Directive Principle of State Policy. This article stipulates that "the state shall endeavor to secure a uniform civil code for citizens throughout the territory of India." The UCC refers to a single set of laws governing personal matters such as marriage, divorce, adoption, inheritance, and succession for all citizens, regardless of their religious affiliation. Recently, Gujarat announced plans to become the second state after Uttarakhand to implement the UCC. A committee led by former Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Desai has been tasked with drafting the UCC for Gujarat, with an extended deadline of April 15, 2025, for receiving public input.

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