Balancing Faith and Fundamental Rights: The Constitutional Conundrum of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)

One of the most complex intersections between religious beliefs and constitutional rights is exemplified by the controversy surrounding India’s Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The goal of the UCC, which is envisioned under Article 44 of the Directive Principles of State Policy, is to establish a uniform legal framework that governs marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption for all citizens equally,...