Family Law Reform and Uniform Civil Code

Family Law Reform and Uniform Civil Code (Progress and Prospects) is a scholarly examination of the evolution, challenges, and future direction of family law reforms in India, with particular emphasis on the constitutional vision of a Uniform Civil Code. The book critically analyses the historical development of personal laws, judicial interventions, legislative reforms, and socio-legal debates surrounding uniformity and diversity in family law. It presents a balanced and informed perspective on how legal reform can reconcile constitutional principles of equality, secularism, and social justice with cultural and religious pluralism.

Key Features

• Critical analysis of existing personal laws governing marriage, divorce, maintenance, adoption, and succession
• Examination of constitutional provisions, especially Article 44, and their judicial interpretation
• Discussion on landmark Supreme Court and High Court decisions influencing family law reform
• Comparative perspectives on uniform civil codes and reform models
• Insight into social, political, and legal challenges in implementing a Uniform Civil Code

This book is intended for law students, academicians, legal researchers, policymakers, judges, advocates, and scholars interested in family law, constitutional law, and law reform in India. It will also benefit civil service and judicial services aspirants, as well as readers seeking an in-depth understanding of the Uniform Civil Code debate and its implications for Indian society.