Delhi High Court on Monday granted more time to the Central government to clarify its stand on a petition seeking to frame the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
On November 18, the court had adjourned till December 9 a batch of petitions seeking framing of the UCC by the Central government.
The UCC would put in place a set of laws to govern the personal matters of the citizen irrespective of their religion.
The petitioners had sought a direction to the Centre to frame the UCC to promote national integration as well as gender justice, equality and dignity of women.
They have also demanded the constitution of a judicial commission to examine the Common Civil Code of developed countries and prepare a report.
A direction to frame the UCC as soon as possible and publish it on the website for larger public discussion, debate and feedback was also sought.
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