Keywords: – Uniform Civil Code, Law Commission of India, Notice, Religious.
On Wednesday, the Law Commission of India requested opinions and recommendations from the general public, acknowledged religious organizations, and other involved parties regarding the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
The 22nd Law Commission published a public notice regarding this matter on its website.
The Law Commission has set a deadline of 30 days for the submission of opinions and suggestions. They can be sent through the provided link in the notice or via email to membersecretary-lci@gov.in.
“The 22nd Law Commission of India decided again to solicit views and ideas of the public at large and recognized religious organizations about the Uniform Civil Code. Those who are interested and willing may present their views within a period of 30 days from the date of notice through “click here” button or by Email at membersecretary-lci@gov.in to the Law Commission of India,” stated the notice.
The notice stated that the 22nd Law Commission of India has been studying the topic of the Uniform Civil Code since receiving a reference from the Ministry of Law & Justice on June 17, 2016.
“Initially the 21st Law Commission of India had examined the subject on Uniform Civil Code and solicited the views of all the stakeholders through its appeal along with a questionnaire dated 07.10.2016 and further public appeals/notices dated 19.03.2018, 27.03.2018 and 10.4.2018. Pursuant to the same, overwhelming responses have been received by the Commission. The 21st Law Commission has issued the consultation paper on “Reforms of Family Law” on 31.08.2018,” said the notice
The notice clarified that, due to more than three years having elapsed since the issuance of the Consultation Paper, and considering the importance and pertinence of the topic, as well as the various court rulings associated with it, the 22nd Law Commission of India found it essential to reassess the subject matter through new discussions.
Written by- Mubashara Fatima, College name- Unity PG and Law College, Semester- 6th, intern under Legal Vidhiya
