Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Uniform Civil Code is a constitutional provision.
2.Minerva Mills Case highlighted the need for a Uniform Civil Code in India by addressing gender inequality in personal laws.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is mentioned in Article 44 of the Indian Constitution as a Directive Principle of State Policy. Although it is not enforceable by law, it is a constitutional provision that guides the state to endeavor to secure a uniform civil code for the citizens of India.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Minerva Mills case, decided by the Supreme Court of India, primarily dealt with the balance between fundamental rights and directive principles of state policy, focusing on the extent of Parliament’s power to amend the Constitution. The Shah Bano case is the landmark case that highlighted the need for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India by addressing gender inequality in personal laws.
Source: The Hindu
