Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code is not exactly an exercise in uniformity

While exempting the tribal community, the bill proposes a common personal law for all irrespective of their religion. But a closer look shows that the legislation creates more problems than it solves.

8 February, 20241 min
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Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code is not exactly an exercise in uniformity

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