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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- Article 44 of the Indian Constitution directs the State to endeavour to secure a Uniform Civil Code governing personal law for all citizens throughout India.
- Is Article 44 enforceable in a court of law?
- Does any part of India already have a Uniform Civil Code?
- Would a national UCC require a constitutional amendment?
- How does Article 44 interact with the right to religious freedom?

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In February 2024 the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly, led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, passed the Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Bill, becoming the first Indian state to enact a UCC under Article 44 since 1950.

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