Which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution is related to 'Uniform Civil Code for the citizen'?

Article 44

The correct answer is Option 1 - Article 44

- Uniform Civil Code resonates with one country one rule, to be applied to all religious communities. The term, ‘Uniform Civil Code’ is explicitly mentioned in Part 4, Article 44 of the Indian Constitution. 

- Article 44 says, “The State shall endeavor to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India.” 

- A Uniform Civil Code means that all sections of the society irrespective of their religion shall be treated equally according to a national civil code, which shall be applicable to all uniformly.

- They cover areas like- Marriage, divorce, maintenance, inheritance, adoption and succession of the property. It is based on the premise that there is no connection between religion and law in modern civilization.