uniform civil code

The Communist Party of India was however quick to justify that inviting Muslim speakers for an event on the Uniform Civil Code was not necessary.

NCW said that the “non-codified” nature of the Muslim personal law has led to misinterpretation and posed significant challenges for Muslim women.

Badruddin Ajmal suggested that polygamy is a non-issue within the Muslim community.

Law Commission of India has extended the last date to submit views on ideas on the proposed Uniform Civil Code by two more weeks.

"Do you think Muslim men should have the right to marry up to four women?" the Muslim women were asked. A whopping 6146 respondents (76.5%) said 'no' to the question.

AIMPLB spokesperson said that by establishing Sharia courts, they are attempting to reduce the burden on the Constitutionally-run Indian courts.

The Shahi Imam was abroad a when he asked Muslim outfits to keep mum on the debate surrounding the Uniform Civil Code.

According to reports, the UCC bill be tabled during the upcoming monsoon session of the parliament

AIMPLB wrote a letter to the Law Commission seeking six months' time to give its suggestions on implementation of UCC

Earlier, several Muslim clerics and leaders of various Islamic organisations have said that a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is impractical in a country like India which has a number of religious minorities, each with its own way of life.