CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

ARTICLE 44

UNIFORM CIVIL CODE

RAKSHIT KALAL
 UNIFORM CIVIL CODE
Set of rules applied to every citizen irrespective of religion ,
gender , caste or race

CONSTITUTION CONSISTS OF
1) PERSONAL LAW
2) CIVIL LAW
3) CRIMINAL LAW
 ARTICLE 44
OF INDIAN CONSTITUTION
UNIFORM CIVIL CODE

“The State shall endeavor to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code
throughout the territory of India.”

We do have uniform law in civil and criminal but not in personal laws.
 SHAH BANO CASE

Shah Bano’s case was considered a milestone as it was a big step ahead of the general practice of
deciding cases based on the interpretation of personal law, and this case also highlighted the
need to implement the Uniform Civil Code under Article 44 of the Indian Constitution.
Implications of Uniform Civil Code on Personal Laws

• Protection of Vulnerable Section of Society

• Simplification of Laws
• Adhering to the Ideal of Secularism
• Gender Justice
CONCLUSION