more-inPanaji: Experts on the subject offered diverse views on Uniform Civil Code (UCC) which proposes to replace personal laws based on customs and traditions in major communities in the country. “Article 44 of Constitution in Directive Principles says that the State shall endeavour to secure all citizens an Uniform Civil Code throughout India. He said, “Uniform Civil Code may be required to stop gender discrimination. How can we manage uniform civil code in all religions.”She added, “Enforcing anything forcibly will result in devastating consequences. She added, “”According to Indian legal system in the procedural laws, there are criminal laws and civil laws.

Source: The Hindu February 20, 2017 18:49 UTC