“‘Muslims are governed by Shariat Law’: All India Muslim Personal Law Board opposes UCC bill tabled in Uttarakhand Assembly”, Opindia, February 6, 2024:
“On 6th February, a Uniform Civil Code bill was introduced in the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly. The bill aims to ensure uniform civil laws for all residents irrespective of religion, caste, race or gender. However, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board has opposed the bill. Executive member of AIMPLB Maulana Khalid Rashid Farangi Mahli called it unjustifiable.
He pointed out that the 1937 Sharia Act governs Muslims in India, while Hindus have different laws, including the Hindu Marriage Act, Hindu Succession Act, and Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act. These acts allow the individuals religious autonomy and the right to determine their civil laws.
He said, “We believe equality cannot be achieved in all laws. If you exclude any society from the law, how is this a Uniform Civil Code? One of the fundamental rights of the Constitution is religious freedom. We believe there is no need for such a UCC. A draft has been presented in the Assembly, and our legal team will study it. After that, we will decide our course of action.” In his statement, Farangi Mahli clarified that the AIMPLB would challenge UCC in court….”
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