Today, On 28th January, The Supreme Court asked the Centre to clarify its position regarding a woman’s request to be governed by succession law instead of the Shariat law. The woman sought to be governed by civil law for inheritance matters.
During the Rajasthan High Court’s platinum jubilee celebrations, Prime Minister Modi emphasized the judiciary’s backing for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), seen as a secular alternative to personal laws. The Supreme Court noted the government’s consideration of a UCC draft. The case involves a Muslim woman seeking to exit Sharia law for inheritance rights.
