PROBING THE PRACTICALITY OF UNIFORM CIVIL CODE IN INDIA

Uniform Civil Code provides for bringing the entire country under one civil law. Although it was encoded in the Indian Constitution with the intention of fostering national integrity and unity, it remains a disputed upon topic in India. This paper delves into probing the actual practicality of enforcing the Uniform Civil Code in India. It examines the Uniform Civil Code Bill of 2019 and delves into the analysis of its provisions, aims and objectives.  Its objective is to understand whether it was actually needed and if it interferes with any of the Fundamental rights that are guaranteed to the citizens of India under part III of the Indian Constitution. The paper also seeks to comprehensively analyze the problems with the Uniform Civil Code and whether sticking to the status quo is a viable solution. The paper also seeks to delve into the complexities involved, and the political, legal and social aspects behind the implementation of Uniform Civil Code.