Chhattisgarh CM plans Uniform Civil Code, strict conversion laws during winter session
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Constitution, amendments & basic structure· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai announced plans to introduce a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill during the winter session to standardize personal laws.
Background
The Chhattisgarh government announced the UCC bill and strict religious conversion laws (effective July 1, 2024). The state also highlighted the 'Lakhpati Didi' scheme benefiting over 40,000 women and the 'Bastar Mune' campaign.
Facts for Prelims
- ConstitutionArticle 44 of the Indian Constitution directs the State to secure a Uniform Civil Code for all citizens.
- FactThe Lakhpati Didi Scheme aims to empower women's groups, with over 40,000 beneficiaries currently identified in Chhattisgarh.
- Act / BillReligious conversion laws in Chhattisgarh were implemented as of July 1, 2024.
For Mains
Q. Examine the constitutional challenges and social implications of implementing a Uniform Civil Code in a pluralistic society like India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Federal friction: Conflict between state-level legislative autonomy and the overarching constitutional mandate of Article 44
- Pluralism vs. Uniformity: Balancing the protection of minority personal laws against the objective of a common civil code
- Enforcement gap: Potential administrative hurdles in standardizing diverse religious and customary practices across different states
Keywords: Article 44 · Personal Laws · Pluralism · Legislative Competence · Social Cohesion
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