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SC Seeks Centre’s Response on Muslim Woman’s Plea for Indian Succession Act Over Sharia Law The Case at a Glance The Supreme Court of India has directed the Central Government to respond to a petition filed by a Kerala-based Muslim woman, Safiya PM , who seeks to be governed by the Indian Succession Act, 1925 , instead of Muslim Personal Law (Sharia Law) regarding inheritance. A bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna , along with Justices Sanjay Kumar and KV Viswanathan , has given the government four weeks to file its response, with the hearing scheduled for May 2025 . Why Is the Woman Challenging Sharia Law? The petitioner, a non-believer Muslim , argues that since she does not practice Islam, she should be governed by secular inheritance laws rather than religious laws. ✔️ Sharia Law Restriction – Under Sharia law , a Muslim individual can only bequeath one-third of their property via a will. The remaining two-thirds is distributed according to Islamic inheritance rul...

Uttarakhand Implements Uniform Civil Code: A Historic Milestone Uttarakhand has made history by becoming the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on January 27, 2025 . Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced this significant achievement, which aims to bring uniformity in personal civil laws across the state, eliminating discrimination based on caste, religion, gender, and other factors. What is the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)? The UCC is a set of laws intended to govern personal civil matters such as marriage, divorce, succession, and inheritance uniformly across all communities, regardless of religion. The UCC seeks to ensure equality and justice by replacing diverse personal laws with a standardized legal framework. Uttarakhand Leads the Way Historic First for Independent India Uttarakhand is the first state in India to implement the UCC, fulfilling a long-standing commitment by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) . The Chief Minister stated that...