A Uniform Civil Code essentially means a common set of laws governing personal matters for all citizens of the country, irrespective of religion. Currently, different laws regulate these aspects for adherents of different religions.
Article 44 of the Constitution, which is one of the Directive Principles of State Policy states that The State shall endeavor to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India. For example: A Christian lady has questioned a provision that requires a Christian couple to be judicially separated for two years before getting a divorce, whereas this period is one year for Hindus and other non-Christians.
Article 44 of the Constitution, which is one of the Directive Principles of State Policy states that The State shall endeavor to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India. For example: A Christian lady has questioned a provision that requires a Christian couple to be judicially separated for two years before getting a divorce, whereas this period is one year for Hindus and other non-Christians.