Watch: Can gender justice be achieved without a Uniform Civil Code?

Is there a better route for reform within communities than the government imposing a Uniform Civil Code? Can religious minorities expect justice if they do not stand with sexual minorities? What is uniform about the Uniform Civil Code?

These questions about gender justice are the topics at the intersection of law, religion, and identity that are discussed in the latest episode of The State of the Republic, prompted by Uttarakhand’s recent implementation of a Uniform Civil Code.

The participants are Harsh Mander, a peace worker and author, Kavita Krishnan, a civil liberties activist, and Nizamuddin Ahmed, a researcher and co-founder of Project Mishkat.

The speakers discussed whether there were alternative ways to ensure justice and equality for women and the LGBTQ+ community without imposing a uniform code. They also examined the problems with the recently implemented laws on the code, highlighting the potential threats it poses, particularly regarding its impact on marginalised communities.

The conversation delved into the complexities of personal laws in India, discussing their challenges, the difficulties of internal reforms, and the dangers of using law to impose a uniform way of life in a country as diverse...

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