[Reader-list] universal civil code

[taraprakash]

I believe we need to have a greater debate on this issue. Khat panchayats 
have added a new dimension to the debate on Civil code. Should the jaats be 
forced to follow marriage related laws under Hindu Undivided Family act? I 
would love to hear some views on this.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rakesh Iyer" <rakesh.rnbdj at gmail.com>
To: "Murali V" <murali.chalam at gmail.com>
Cc: "sarai list" <reader-list at sarai.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 5:06 AM
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> Dear Murali
>
> Great idea, provided:
>
> 1) The civil code will be introduced based on points of public discussion,
> after having heard out all views, and implemented only if it is approved
> through a referendum. All people of India must be involved, as it concerns
> them in particular, and must be encouraged to bring their choice to public
> notice through means of referendum.
>
> 2) The civil code must be looked at every 15-20 years to see if things 
> have
> to be changed or not (in suit to current realities). For example, 20 years
> ago gay rights may not have been supported to the extent they are today.
> That has to be recognized. The code must also be debated upon periodically
> (not necessarily for changing) and on special occasions if changes have to
> be brought.
>
> Infact, such a civil code will be most useful to minorities, unlike the 
> way
> it is portrayed by Muslim fundamentalists. And the BJP should be 
> criticized
> for not having thought about it when they were in power (although what 
> form
> would that code have taken is something speculative).
>
>
> Regards
>
> Rakesh
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