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Kerala Assembly Opposes UCC, Considers No-Confidence Motion

The Kerala Assembly opposes the Uniform Civil Code, expressing concern over its imposition and the potential erosion of the secular ethos. The assembly also contemplates a No-Confidence Motion to voice dissatisfaction with the government's stance.

Kerala Assembly Opposes Uniform Civil Code, Considers No-Confidence Motion amongst Controversy and Constitutional Concerns


Kerala assembly opposes Uniform Civil Code, deeming government’s unilateral push a threat to India’s secular Constitution. The Law Commission of India had sought input for the proposed law until July 28 and reportedly received over 3 lakh responses.The Assembly calls for consensus through dialogue with religious groups, cautioning against hurried actions. No-Confidence Motion is also introduced to express dissent against the government’s approach.

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Equality vs. Implementation:

While Prime Minister Narendra Modi argued for uniform civil laws nationwide, stating that the Constitution advocates equality for all, Article 44 of the Constitution expresses the State’s aim to establish a Uniform Civil Code across India. The assembly’s resolution highlighted that the UCC pertains solely to the Directive Principles of the Constitution and its implementation isn’t obligatory.

Ambedkar’s Flexible UCC:

The resolution underlined that Dr. BR Ambedkar supported the idea of a UCC but never insisted on its imposition. It noted that Ambedkar advocated Parliament passing the UCC while respecting citizens’ right to choose their own laws, indicating a potential but not a mandatory approach. The resolution stated that the Common Civil Law was confined to the scope of the Directive Principles of State Policy due to opposition.

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The UCC involves a uniform set of laws concerning marriage, inheritance, adoption, and related matters that aren’t based on religion. Notably, the Kerala assembly previously became the first legislative body in India to pass a resolution against the Citizenship Amendment Act.

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