Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
4. The decision to introduce a UCC is ultimately a matter of political, social, and constitutional considerations. It requires a careful balance between ensuring equality, protecting individual rights, respecting cultural diversity, and fostering social harmony. Critically analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The article reports that the Law Commission of India has called for new suggestions and inputs on the issue of implementing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The Commission has requested individuals, stakeholders, and organizations to submit their views and opinions on the matter.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about analyse the debate regarding introduction of the Uniform civil code.
Directive word:
Critically analyze – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a balanced judgment on the topic.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining Uniform Civil Code (UCC) as per article 44.
Body:
First, explaining the aims and objectives behind UCC in India.
Next, discuss in detail the arguments for UCC in India – Mentioned in DPSP, uniformity of laws, achieving equality, simplification of law, progressive measure etc.
Next, discuss in detail the arguments against the UCC in India – Lack of consensus, against cultural diversity, right of minorities, tribal customs etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by giving a balanced opinion regarding UCC.
