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India's Civil Code Debate

The Code of Contention: India's Polarizing Civil Experiment The Indian government's push for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has sparked heated debates and raised concerns among minority communities.

This contentious proposal aims to harmonize the country's diverse laws governing personal matters such as marriage, divorce, and inheritance.

At its core, the UCC seeks to address issues of polygamy, which is currently permitted under Islamic law in India.

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