The trending tag on #Twitter inspired me to write my #LucidAngle about UCC but as I've brainstormed, discussed and sometimes argued over the subject for weeks I saw the glimpse of reality! In 1954 when then PM Jawaharlal Nehru was asked about why Art.44 wasn't implemented, He remarked "I don't think that at the present moment, The time is ripe in India for me to push it through!!" So in short he thought that the great nation of ours lacked the maturity to accept UCC, That was 61 Years ago! During course of Discussion I had with Lawyer and Activist Ray Singh, He remarked a concern that the Majority of demands to imply UCC are because few feel the need to support the good Notion that's All! They don't understand that the Law that prohibits practice of Triple Divorce and polygamy for muslims also ipso facto* Dismisses the "Sat Fere" as a valid condition in view of law to commence Marriage, Both Hindus and Muslims will be Obligated to register their marriages in front of Magistrate are we ready to accept it? Besides that the fact that Parliament has failed to implement Art. 44 (UCC) is because their is no sufficient support for the move whiten the parliament itself! The issue is now riddled with Communal and Political Overtones.Some state that the issue is being overblown to exploit Political or Communal Benefit! Other articles of Constitution that need Priority in implementation are being neglected. Also when taken under wide consideration Art. 44 a "Directive Principle" if implied also violates the fundamental Right given by Art. 25 (Right Of Freedom) In given oblivion the concept of optional UCC has been advocated time and again which if implied gives Free Choice, Facilitate Harmonisation of Social Relationships across country in keeping with changing counters of changing social realities. A tiny state of Goa serves a ambitious option with set of 'Family Laws', Which apply to all communities in Goa and are based on Portuguese Civil Code of 1867. Governing all personal matters such as Marriage, Divorce, Succession, guardianship etc. of Hindus, Muslims and as well as Christians as equal and endorse gender equality! As per what I believe is I've reached a conclusion that The Uniform Civil Code Should and must be Implied in Country to preserve equal stature of individual against the law and make Constitution Sovereign not being affected by any set of personal laws! but it should be done gradually and progressively avoiding any cultural Shock!! So the question we are left with is are we mature enough to let go of our overblown prides and stand equal be four Law, Preserving our diversity, But embracing Our Unity, as a Society of 'India' *Ipso Facto- by that very fact or act / by default.
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