After Law Commission of India sought for a public vote on the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), several Muslim bodies announced to "boycott" the exercise yesterday. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), along with other Muslim organisations, opposed the Law Commission's questionnaire on a Uniform Civil Code and said the move declares "war" on their religious rights. Also read: Muslim lawyers, women meet to discuss Uniform Civil CodeWHAT IS UNIFORM CIVIL CODE? Uniform civil code is a proposal to replace the laws influenced by religious scriptures in India with a single, common set of laws. Also read: SC declines to direct Parliament to form Uniform Civil CodeHere are a few more things to know about Uniform Civil Code in India:

Source: India Today October 14, 2016 09:33 UTC