The Economic Times

Uniform, but for which gender(s)? India's UCC push faces a crucial question on same-sex couples and transgender rights

Indias Uniform Civil Code (UCC) debate raises questions about equality and the exclusion of LGBTQ+ citizens from legal recognition and protections. Drawing on Supreme Court judgments and constitutional principles, the article argues that a civil code rooted in gender justice must also recognise transgender persons and same-sex couples. The authors contend that true uniformity requires equal rights in marriage, adoption, inheritance, maintenance and family recognition for every citizen.