Syllabus: Polity Source: News on Air Context: The union Home minister recently reaffirmed government commitment to implementing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) nationwide, citing its successful implementation in Uttarakhand. What is UCC? The Uniform Civil Code aims to replace personal laws based on customs and religious scriptures with a unified legal framework applicable to all …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Indian Constitution/ Government Policies and Interventions Source: IE, IE Context: The Uttarakhand government recently introduced the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) 2024 Bill in the Assembly, proposing significant changes in marriage, divorce, and succession laws. This has sparked a renewed debate on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India. What …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Indian Constitution Source: TH Context: The push for a Uniform Civil Code is raising concerns about religious rights and personal laws, as the Supreme Court’s inquiry on religious freedom remains unresolved. What is UCC? Uniform Civil Code refers to the proposition of having a uniform set of civil laws …
GS Paper 1: Syllabus: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues. Raising marriage age of women: Context: The India Child Protection Forum [ICPF] has opposed the move to raise the marriage age of women. ICPF is an umbrella body of child rights organisations launched by Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi. It recently …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered : Uniform Civil Code Context: Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant recently said that the Goa civil code can be a model that other states can emulate. This statement comes amid the ongoing discussions for having a Uniform Civil Code for India. What is Goa Civil Code? In 1867, …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Context: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has yet again taken strong objections to the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), stating that it is unconstitutional, anti-minority and unacceptable to Muslims. It also stressed that the UCC …
Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 3. The implementation of Article 44 of the Constitution and would promote social harmony, gender equality and women’s empowerment. Critically Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate. Reference: New Indian Express Why the question: With the BJP coming to power in several states, many …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Parliament and state legislatures- functioning. Raising legal age of marriage for women: Context: The Parliamentary Standing Committee tasked to study the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill 2021, which proposes to raise the age of marriage for women to 21 from 18 years, met recently. The Standing Committee was …
About Uniform Civil Code (UCC): UCC is one that would provide for one law for the entire country, applicable to all religious communities in their personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption etc. Article 44 of the Constitution lays down that the state shall endeavour to secure a UCC for the citizens throughout …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Government policies and associated issues. Context: The Philippines has raised its age of sexual consent from 12 years to 16 years. The law is gender-neutral and applies to both male and female children and offenders. Until now, it had one of the lowest ages of consent in the world, …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Context: Amid the row over wearing hijab in schools and colleges, Union Minister and BJP leader Giriraj Singh has said the Uniform Civil Code is the “need of the hour” and it should be discussed both in …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Parliament and state legislatures- functioning. House panel Context: Lok Sabha has sent the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021 which seeks to raise the age of marriage for women to 21 to a standing committee. Rationale behind the legislation: The age of marriage should be uniformly applicable …
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GS Paper 1: Topics Covered: Issues related to women. Context: The Cabinet has decided to raise the legal age of marriage for women from 18 to 21. This decision is based on the recommendation of a panel led by Jaya Jaitly. Task force: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Budget speech last year …
Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 3. What is a Uniform Civil Code? Do you think the time is right for its introduction? Critically analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu Why the question: The Government refrained from commenting on a Supreme Court notice issued to it …
Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Uniform Civil Code: Context: Chief Justice of India (CJI) S A Bobde recently lauded Goa’s Uniform Civil Code, and encouraged “intellectuals” indulging in “academic talk” to visit the state to learn more about it. UCC in Goa applies in marriage and …
Topics covered: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Uniform Civil Code What to study? For Prelims: Constitutional provisions related to Uniform Civil Code. For Mains: UCC- need, concerns, challenges and is it suitable for India? Context: Last week, while hearing a matter relating to properties of a Goan, the Supreme Court described Goa as …
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The Big Picture- Uniform Civil Code: Where does one begin? Even after more than 60 years of independence, uniform civil code has been a constant matter of debate. The NDA government formally asked the Law Commission to look into this issue, its pros and cons and present its report. However, it is significant to note …
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The Big Picture – Uniform Civil Code: What’s the blueprint? Summary: The debate about this controversial issue has been on this country for decades dating back to even before independence. The need for it has been underlined even in the constitution under Article 44 as a Directive Principle. However, despite periodic debate over it none …
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