New Delhi: The ruling BJP has consistently promised a Uniform Civil Code to the country in its election manifesto. BJP MP Nishikant Dubey questioned in the Lok Sabha about its implementation. In response, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju told Nishikant Dubey that the government has sent the issue of Uniform Civil Code to the 22nd Law Commission for making appropriate recommendations. The Center has been repeatedly questioned by constitutional courts and members of parliament to clarify its stand on the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).

In the 22nd Law Commission, a chairman is yet to be appointed, more than three years after the end of the last commission's term. Replying to BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's letter, Rijiju said Article 44 of the Constitution provides that the State shall endeavor to secure a Uniform Civil Code for the citizens throughout the territory of India. The Union Minister further said that keeping in view the importance and sensitivity of the subject matter involved and the need for an in-depth study of the provisions of various individual laws governing different communities, the 21st Law Commission of India has to examine the issues related to UCC. A proposal to make further recommendations was sent.

Kiren Rijiju said that the term of the 21st Law Commission ended on August 31, 2018. The matter can be taken up by the 22nd Law Commission of India. Let us inform that even after a lapse of more than three years, the government has not appointed a chairman for the 22nd Law Commission. The UCC case first reached the 21st Law Commission in June 2016. On which the commission had issued a 185-page consultation paper, where it suggested sweeping changes in various family laws to bring about gender justice and equality.

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