Uniform Civil Code Is Neither Suitable Nor Useful For A Multi-Religious Country Like India: AIMPLB

In a statement, the board said that the government should not attempt to impose the Uniform Civil Code directly or indirectly, partially or fully adding that it would be totally unacceptable.

New Delhi:  The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) said the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is was anti-ethical to the fundamental right to practice religion as enshrined in the Constitution. It said that the UCC is neither suitable nor useful for a vast multi-religious country like India, according to a PTI report.

"India is a multi-faith country, and every citizen is guaranteed to practice and profess his faith and religious beliefs and to act on and preach the same," the AIMPLB said in a resolution passed on the second and final day of its 27th public session.

"Uniform Civil Code is neither suitable nor useful for such a vast multi-religious country like India. Any attempt in this direction is discordant with the fundamental rights enshrined in our Constitution," it added. 

According to the report, in a statement, the board said that the government should not attempt to impose the Uniform Civil Code directly or indirectly, partially or fully adding that it would be totally unacceptable.

The AIMPLB also tried to draw the government's attention towards the insult of Prophet Muhammad by some mischievous persons and lamented that the government failed to take any step, which could possibly act as a deterrent.

It added that any insult to Prophet Muhammad is bound to hurt the feelings of Muslims the world over and tarnish the image of the country. It demanded punishment to those who showed disrespect to the holy figures from the government, and also legislation to tackle the issue. It said that "This attitude of the communal forces is totally unacceptable. This amounts to causing discord in the country and runs counter to the interests of nationalism and patriotism", according to PTI.

The board said that many Muslim priests preachers were said to be involved in false cases of forced conversions even though the converts themselves never made any police complaints.

The board expressed concerns over the rise in dowry deaths and other crimes against women and said that women need to be protected. It urged the government to frame laws for the safety and security of women.