Supreme Court Considers Uniform Civil Code to Address Gender Bias in Personal Laws

The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, indicated that a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) could address gender inequality in personal laws, including Muslim inheritance provisions challenged for discriminating against women. The court noted that gender bias exists across communities and suggested legislative reform over judicial intervention. Petitioners argue that Muslim women should receive equal inheritance rights under the Indian Succession Act, citing constitutional guarantees of equality and dignity. The debate over a UCC, which would unify personal laws across religions, has gained renewed attention.