Constitutional state · 2026
Constitution of India
Part IV — Directive Principles
Article44
Uniform civil code for the citizens
The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India.
In plain language
The Constitution asks the State to work toward a uniform civil code — one set of personal laws for citizens — without itself enacting that code in 1950.
This wording has been in force since 1950 on this desk.
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