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The Law Commission initiated a fresh consultation process on the Uniform Civil Code by seeking views from stakeholders, including public and recognised religious organisations
Flavia Agnes, an eminent scholar of family laws and women’s rights lawyer, has questioned the timing and intention of raking up the Uniform Civil Code in the context of the general elections in 2024. Interestingly, the Modi government has done nothing on the suggestions of the 21st Law Commission Report that called for ending gender discrimination and removing unequal property rights.
The 22nd Law Commission of India had on June 14 sought the views of religious organisations and the public on the issue of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC). A notice issued by the Commission said those interested and willing may present their views within 30 days.
The stand comes after the Law Commission recently sought public and religious bodies' views on UCC in 30 days.
Hyderabad: Maulana Khalid Saifullah Rahmani during a special meeting with Siasat correspondent after being elected as the President of the All India