[Reader-list] universal civil code

[Murali V]

I see in the entire SO Called Hindu Marriage act, nothing Hindu about it
except for the *Ceremonies for a Hindu marriage. *This could be made generic
which could apply for all Marriages or more easily removed.


On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 5:51 PM, taraprakash <taraprakash at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
> Subject: Re: [Reader-list] Crime and No Punishment: Malegaon Blast
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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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