If UCC is Good, then why to keep Tribals out of it? If Bad, then why Impose it?
The discussion around the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has long been complex, touching on questions of fairness, individual rights, and cultural identity. In Jharkhand, where a significant portion of the population belongs to tribal communities with distinct cultural and legal practices, the statement by amit shah that UCC implementation would exempt them raises pertinent questions.
If the UCC is intended to unify civil laws across religious and cultural groups, excluding specific communities from its ambit suggests a nuanced approach rather than a universal one. This selective application could imply that policymakers recognize the need to respect the distinct practices and customs of tribal groups, yet it raises the question: if the UCC is as beneficial as it is portrayed, why not include everyone?
One reason for this selective approach may be a pragmatic one. Tribal communities in india have unique social structures, laws, and customs that have been respected under the Constitution, granting them a degree of autonomy to preserve their traditions. Imposing a standardized code could potentially disrupt their way of life, which relies on community-based norms rather than the individual-focused framework that a UCC would establish.
Thus, keeping tribes out of UCC implementation suggests an acknowledgment that universal applicability might not be appropriate for all groups, particularly those with deeply rooted indigenous practices. However, this exception also highlights a potential flaw in the concept of "uniformity" if it needs to be applied selectively.
If the UCC is intended to unify civil laws across religious and cultural groups, excluding specific communities from its ambit suggests a nuanced approach rather than a universal one. This selective application could imply that policymakers recognize the need to respect the distinct practices and customs of tribal groups, yet it raises the question: if the UCC is as beneficial as it is portrayed, why not include everyone?
One reason for this selective approach may be a pragmatic one. Tribal communities in india have unique social structures, laws, and customs that have been respected under the Constitution, granting them a degree of autonomy to preserve their traditions. Imposing a standardized code could potentially disrupt their way of life, which relies on community-based norms rather than the individual-focused framework that a UCC would establish.
Thus, keeping tribes out of UCC implementation suggests an acknowledgment that universal applicability might not be appropriate for all groups, particularly those with deeply rooted indigenous practices. However, this exception also highlights a potential flaw in the concept of "uniformity" if it needs to be applied selectively.