Law panel seeks fresh views on Uniform Civil Code

Views can be presented within a period of 30 days

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THE LAW COMMISSION on Wednesday initiated a fresh consultation process on a uniform civil code by seeking views from stakeholders, including public and recognised religious organisations, on the politically sensitive issue.

Earlier, the 21st Law Commission, whose term ended in August 2018, had examined the issue and solicited the views of all stakeholders on two occasions. Subsequently, a consultation paper on 'Reforms of Family Law'was issued in 2018.

"Since more than three years have lapsed from the date of issuance of the said consultation paper, bearing in mind the relevance and importance of the subject and also the various court orders on the subject, the 22nd Law Commission of India considered it expedient to deliberate afresh over the subject," the panel said in a 'public notice'.