Article 44 of the Directive Principles of State Policy states that "The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a Uniform Civil Code throughout the territory of India." The aim is to replace diverse personal laws based on religion, custom, and tradition with a common set of laws governing matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption, and maintenance, applicable to all citizens. This uniformity in civil matters is seen as a way to promote gender equality, social justice, and national integration by eliminating discriminatory practices often found in personal laws and fostering a sense of common Indian identity beyond religious lines.
The purpose of Uniform Civil Code incorporated in Article 44 of Indian Constitution is for:
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