In its effort to address "discrimination against vulnerable groups and harmonise various cultural practices", the law commission has sought public response on triple talaq and Uniform Civil Code.
The appeal for public response came as the government asked the panel to examine the issue, and the Supreme Court decided to consider the feasibility of bringing in suo motu the Uniform Civil Code.
The panel had put up 16 questions, including if triple talaq should be abolished, retained or retained with amendments. It has also asked if the Uniform Civil Code should be made optional.
The panel has asked if the Code should cover subjects like divorce, marriage, adoption, child custody, succession and inheritance.
It sought to know from the general public and stakeholders if a uniform code would be tantamount to infringement of an individual's right to religious freedom.
"The commission hopes to begin a healthy conversation about the viability of a uniform civil code and will focus on family laws of all religions and the diversity of customary practices to address social injustice rather than plurality of laws,"law panel chairman Justice (Retd) B S Chauhan said.
Responding to the demand for social change, the panel would consider opinions of the stakeholders and public to ensure that no one class, group or community's norms dominate the tone and tenor of family law reforms.
In the appeal, Justice Chauhan said that family law reforms must view women's rights as an end in itself rather than a constitutional provision, religious right or political debate.
Law minister defends govt decision
Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday defended the Centre's decision to ask the Supreme Court to seriously reconsider the validity of triple talaq and polygamy in the interest of gender justice and overriding Constitutional principles of non-discrimination, dignity and equality, DHNS reports from New Delhi.
He cited the example of several Islamic countries where triple talaq has been regulated to support his statement.
"If in acknowledged Islamic countries, a change of matrimonial laws is not found to be violating Sharia, how can such a plea be raised in a secular country like India?" he said.
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In its effort to address "discrimination against vulnerable groups and harmonise various cultural practices”, the law commission has sought public response on triple talaq and Uniform Civil Code.
The appeal for public response came as the government asked the panel to examine the issue, and the Supreme Court decided to consider the feasibility of bringing in suo motu the Uniform Civil Code.
The panel had put up 16 questions, including if triple talaq should be abolished, retained or retained with amendments. It has also asked if the Uniform Civil Code should be made optional.
The panel has asked if the Code should cover subjects like divorce, marriage, adoption, child custody, succession and inheritance.
It sought to know from the general public and stakeholders if a uniform code would be tantamount to infringement of an individual’s right to religious freedom.
"The commission hopes to begin a healthy conversation about the viability of a uniform civil code and will focus on family laws of all religions and the diversity of customary practices to address social injustice rather than plurality of laws,” law panel chairman Justice (Retd) B S Chauhan said.
Responding to the demand for social change, the panel would consider opinions of the stakeholders and public to ensure that no one class, group or community’s norms dominate the tone and tenor of family law reforms.
In the appeal, Justice Chauhan said that family law reforms must view women’s rights as an end in itself rather than a constitutional provision, religious right or political debate.
Law minister defends govt decision
Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday defended the Centre’s decision to ask the Supreme Court to seriously reconsider the validity of triple talaq and polygamy in the interest of gender justice and overriding Constitutional principles of non-discrimination, dignity and equality, DHNS reports from New Delhi.
He cited the example of several Islamic countries where triple talaq has been regulated to support his statement.
"If in acknowledged Islamic countries, a change of matrimonial laws is not found to be violating Sharia, how can such a plea be raised in a secular country like India?” he said.
The appeal for public response came as the government asked the panel to examine the issue, and the Supreme Court decided to consider the feasibility of bringing in suo motu the Uniform Civil Code.
The panel had put up 16 questions, including if triple talaq should be abolished, retained or retained with amendments. It has also asked if the Uniform Civil Code should be made optional.
The panel has asked if the Code should cover subjects like divorce, marriage, adoption, child custody, succession and inheritance.
It sought to know from the general public and stakeholders if a uniform code would be tantamount to infringement of an individual's right to religious freedom.
"The commission hopes to begin a healthy conversation about the viability of a uniform civil code and will focus on family laws of all religions and the diversity of customary practices to address social injustice rather than plurality of laws,"law panel chairman Justice (Retd) B S Chauhan said.
Responding to the demand for social change, the panel would consider opinions of the stakeholders and public to ensure that no one class, group or community's norms dominate the tone and tenor of family law reforms.
In the appeal, Justice Chauhan said that family law reforms must view women's rights as an end in itself rather than a constitutional provision, religious right or political debate.
Law minister defends govt decision
Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday defended the Centre's decision to ask the Supreme Court to seriously reconsider the validity of triple talaq and polygamy in the interest of gender justice and overriding Constitutional principles of non-discrimination, dignity and equality, DHNS reports from New Delhi.
He cited the example of several Islamic countries where triple talaq has been regulated to support his statement.
"If in acknowledged Islamic countries, a change of matrimonial laws is not found to be violating Sharia, how can such a plea be raised in a secular country like India?" he said.
In its effort to address "discrimination against vulnerable groups and harmonise various cultural practices”, the law commission has sought public response on triple talaq and Uniform Civil Code. The appeal for public response came as the government asked the panel to examine the issue, and the Supreme Court decided to consider the feasibility of bringing in suo motu the Uniform Civil Code.
The panel had put up 16 questions, including if triple talaq should be abolished, retained or retained with amendments. It has also asked if the Uniform Civil Code should be made optional.
The panel has asked if the Code should cover subjects like divorce, marriage, adoption, child custody, succession and inheritance.
It sought to know from the general public and stakeholders if a uniform code would be tantamount to infringement of an individual’s right to religious freedom.
"The commission hopes to begin a healthy conversation about the viability of a uniform civil code and will focus on family laws of all religions and the diversity of customary practices to address social injustice rather than plurality of laws,” law panel chairman Justice (Retd) B S Chauhan said.
Responding to the demand for social change, the panel would consider opinions of the stakeholders and public to ensure that no one class, group or community’s norms dominate the tone and tenor of family law reforms.
In the appeal, Justice Chauhan said that family law reforms must view women’s rights as an end in itself rather than a constitutional provision, religious right or political debate.
Law minister defends govt decision
Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday defended the Centre’s decision to ask the Supreme Court to seriously reconsider the validity of triple talaq and polygamy in the interest of gender justice and overriding Constitutional principles of non-discrimination, dignity and equality, DHNS reports from New Delhi.
He cited the example of several Islamic countries where triple talaq has been regulated to support his statement.
"If in acknowledged Islamic countries, a change of matrimonial laws is not found to be violating Sharia, how can such a plea be raised in a secular country like India?” he said.