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Article ______ of the Constitution contains the Directive Principle for securing a Uniform Civil Code for citizens throughout the territory of India.

  1. 43
  2. 44
  3. 45
  4. 46

Answer: 44

Article 44 (Directive Principles): 'The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India.' Aims to replace personal laws based on religion with common civil law on marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption. Debate: (a) Supporters: Promotes gender justice, national integration, (b) Critics: Threatens religious freedom, cultural diversity. Supreme Court has repeatedly urged implementation (Shah Bano, Sarla Mudgal cases), but political consensus lacking. Recent discussions in Parliament; no legislation yet.

Topic Uniform Civil Code - Constitutional Provision
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