Article 44

Part IV — Directive Principles of State Policy · Constitution of India

Article 44

Uniform civil code for the citizens. The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India.

In plain wordsThe state should try to secure one common set of civil laws, covering matters like marriage, divorce, and inheritance, for all citizens across India. This is the article behind the uniform civil code debate.

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