AIMPLB slams Gujarat and Uttarakhand UCC as ‘constitutionally flawed’
New Delhi: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has strongly opposed the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Gujarat and its implementation in Uttarakhand, terming them “constitutionally flawed” and “politically motivated”.
According to Kashmir Media Service, addressing a press conference, senior AIMPLB officials argued that the UCC infringes upon fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution, including religious freedom, equality, and personal liberty. They pointed out that the concept of a UCC is mentioned under Article 44 as a Directive Principle of State Policy, which is not enforceable like fundamental rights.
The AIMPLB raised concerns over the lack of transparency in the process, alleging that the Gujarat government’s consultative exercise was a “procedural formality”. They also claimed that the law seeks to impose majority community practices on minorities, especially Muslims, violating constitutionally guaranteed rights.The board has demanded an immediate halt to the implementation of the UCC in both states and called for a broader constitutional review.
They urged that any reforms in personal laws should only be undertaken after extensive consultations with all stakeholders, within the framework of constitutional guarantees and due legal process.
