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Equal law for all citizens(Uniform civil code)

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What is Uniform Civil Code means? The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) essentially  calls for the formulation of one law for India , applicable to all religious communities in their personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption etc. Which article is Uniform Civil Code? Article 44  of the Constitution of India says that the state shall “endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India” What is the benefit of Uniform Civil Code? The greatest benefit that would result from Uniform Civil Code is  a more egalitarian society where every single individual would be guided by the same laws relating to personal issues . Absence of Uniform Civil Code undermines the credibility of secularism in India and promotes social disparity. What is Uniform Civil Code in Indian Constitution? A Uniform Civil Code involves  having a common set of laws governing marriage, divorce, succession and