Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : National Law Commission
The correct answer is the National Law Commission. - Uniform Civil Code
- A Uniform Civil Code means that all sections of the society irrespective of their religion shall be treated equally according to a national civil code, which shall be applicable to all uniformly.
- They cover areas like- Marriage, divorce, maintenance, inheritance, adoption and succession of the property.
- It is based on the premise that there is no connection between religion and law in modern civilization.
- Article 44 corresponds with Directive Principles of State Policy stating that the State shall endeavour to provide for its citizens a uniform civil code (UCC) throughout the territory of India.
- National law Commission
- Law Commission of India is neither a constitutional body nor a statutory body, it is an executive body established by an order of the Government of India.
- Its major function is to work for legal reforms.
- The Commission is established for a fixed tenure and works as an advisory body to the Ministry of Law and Justice.
- Its membership primarily comprises legal experts.
- The Indian Code of Civil Procedure, the Indian Contract Act, the Indian Evidence Act, the Transfer of Property Act, etc. are products of the first four Law Commissions.
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