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The Uniform Civil Code: A Path   to National Integration for  India

The Uniform Civil Code: A Path to National Integration for India

Editor(s): J. S. P. Srivastava, LakshLata Prajapati
Format: Single-Component Retail Product (Book)
Year of Publication: 2025
Publisher Name: National Press Associate
ISBN 978-93-7343-976-1
Price Paperback: ₹800.00

About the Book

The discourse on a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has been one of the most enduring and contested debate in Indian constitutional law. Rooted in Article 44 of part IV of the Indian Constitution under Directive Principles of State Policy, the UCC encapsulates the constitutional vision of harmonizing diverse personal laws into a framework that advances equality, justice, and national integration. While the promise of uniformity has been upheld as a constitutional aspiration, its implementation continues to raise profound legal, social, cultural, and political questions. This volume, The Uniform Civil Code: A Path to National Integration for India, undertakes a comprehensive inquiry into the theoretical, doctrinal, and practical dimensions of the UCC. By engaging with themes such as the historical evolution of personal laws, constitutional foundations, judicial pronouncements, gender justice, religious freedoms, minority rights, and legislative challenges, the book seeks to illuminate the complex intersections of law, society, and identity in India. Comparative perspectives, international experiences, and contemporary debate on codification further enrich the discourse, offering readers a holistic understanding of the UCC within both national and global contexts.

Authors

J S P SRIVASTAVA

J S P SRIVASTAVA

J S P SRIVASTAVA Dean, FoLS, is currently working at Motherhood University, Roorkee, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, as Professor of Law and leading Faculty of Legal studies for last four years. He has done his Masters in Law from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, and D.Phil. in Law from Allahabad University, Prayagraj. He has acquired an ample experience in legal education industry and has completed his journey of around three decades as a profound teacher, researcher and impactful administrator.Professor Srivastava has an expertise in Constitutional Law, Environmental Law, International Law, and Human Rights. The tally of academic achievements is high as he has published /presented more than 100 research articles in SCOPUS/UGC/Peer-reviewed enlisted journal, and conferences. He has also published many books . Patents have been granted on the idea proposed by him.Moreover, he is member of several editorial boards of reputed Legal and Humanities journals.Prof srivastava is a versatile person. Besides Law exprt, he is a good philosopher with instinct human values. He is full of enthusiasm and marvellous person. No matter how much praise is given to Prof Srivastava, it is worth it. It turns Professor Shrivastav as an inspiring example for students.

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Dr. LakshLata Prajapati

Dr. LakshLata Prajapati

LakshLata Prajapati is a devoted, dedicated academic professional with an impressive educational background. Dr. LakshLata Prajapati completed her LL.M., M. A. Sociology and Doctor of Philosophy from the prestigious University of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. Research title Impact Assessment Study of the Protection of Women under the Domestic Violence Act 2005: A Socio-Legal Study of Rohilkhand Region, highlights her expertise in law. Her extensive teaching experience spans over a decade has made significant contributions to the field of law by publishing about 20 research papers in renowned National/International, UGC care list/peer reviewed, referred journals. She actively participated and presented in about 25 National/International Seminar/Conferences. She has also contributed about 10 chapters in edited book covering various dimensions in the sphere of law. She has attended also many FDP and workshop on different subjects. She has been actively engaged in the work of social upliftment through registered NGOs and trust. Her teaching experience is about 15 years in several colleges and University.
Dr. LakshLata Prajapati is a versatile person. She is a good philosopher with instinct human values. She is full of zeal, enthusiasm and have magnificent personality. She is no stone unturned for the welfare of students. Her expertise area is IPR, Family law, Criminal Law, Human Rights and Crime against Women.

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