Logo
International Journal of
Law, Policy and Social Review
ARCHIVES
VOL. 8, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Implementing the uniform civil code in India: Legal and policy challenges with special reference to Dawoodi Bohra community
Authors
Reena Verma, Dr. Munesh Kumar
Abstract

A fundamental conflict between the principles of legal uniformity and the reality of cultural and religious diversity is shown in the discussion around India's Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The UCC, which has its roots in Article 44 of the Constitution, seeks to create a universal system of civil rules for all people. However, its application brings up difficult issues with minority rights, legal diversity, and the character of secularism in India. In order to objectively analyze the UCC discussion through the prisms of legal pluralism, multiculturalism, and constitutional secularism, this study takes a jurisprudential and theoretical approach. It investigates whether imposing a unified legal framework jeopardizes minority identity and threatens the coexistence of several normative systems.

The study contends that the apparent tension between uniformity and plurality is exaggerated by discussing judicial changes and comparative viewpoints. A feasible alternative is a paradigm of harmonized pluralism based on the equality and dignity found in the constitution. The study comes to the conclusion that UCC does not have to eradicate diversity; rather, it must change gradually via rights-based reform that upholds both communal identities and individual liberties.
Download
Pages:253-256
How to cite this article:
Reena Verma, Dr. Munesh Kumar "Implementing the uniform civil code in India: Legal and policy challenges with special reference to Dawoodi Bohra community". International Journal of Law, Policy and Social Review, Vol 8, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 253-256
Download Author Certificate

Please enter the email address corresponding to this article submission to download your certificate.