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Supreme Court urges legislative action on Uniform Civil Code, citing gender inequality in Muslim inheritance laws.
The Supreme Court on March 10, 2026, emphasized the need for a Uniform Civil Code, calling a petition challenging discriminatory Muslim inheritance laws a strong case for reform.
While acknowledging gender inequality in the 1937 Shariat Act, the court deferred action to the legislature, warning that striking down the law without a replacement could create a legal vacuum and harm Muslim women’s rights.
The bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, stressed that enacting a UCC aligns with constitutional principles and should be done through legislative action, not judicial intervention.
The case remains pending, with further hearings expected.
La Corte Suprema insta a una acción legislativa sobre el Código Civil Uniforme, citando la desigualdad de género en las leyes de herencia musulmanas.