Karnataka High Court urges Parliament to enact Uniform Civil Code
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has urged Parliament and state legislatures to enact a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), stating that such a law would uphold equality for women, promote harmony among castes and religions, and protect individual dignity.
The observation came from a bench headed by Justice Hanchate Sanjeevkumar while hearing a property dispute involving the estate of Abdul Basheer Khan, who died intestate, leaving behind both inherited and self-acquired immovable properties.
In its judgment, the court directed the Registrar General to send a copy of the order to the Principal Law Secretaries of the Union government and the State of Karnataka. It stressed that enacting a UCC would align with Article 44 of the Constitution and the principles laid out in the Preamble—justice, liberty, equality, fraternity, and national unity.
The bench noted that a UCC would ensure justice and equal opportunity for all, particularly women, regardless of caste or religion, and would safeguard the dignity and individuality of every citizen. It also cited Goa and Uttarakhand as examples of states that have introduced UCC laws and encouraged others to follow.
In the case at hand, the High Court upheld a lower court ruling that recognised Shanaz Begum’s right to a share in three properties. The appeal filed by the sons of Abdul Basheer Khan was dismissed, along with a cross-objection by Shanaz Begum seeking a larger portion of the estate.
Article 44 of the Indian Constitution states that the State shall endeavour to secure a uniform civil code for all citizens across India.
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