The Uniform Civil Code (IAST: Samāna Nāgrika Saṃhitā), sometimes referred as UCC, is a proposed law in India to formulate and implement personal laws of citizens which apply to all citizens regardless of their religion, gender or sexual orientation. Currently, personal laws of various communities are governed by their religious scriptures. Implementation of a uniform civil code across the nation is one of the contentious promises pursued by India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. It is an important issue regarding secularism in Indian politics and continues to remain disputed by India's political left wing, Muslim groups and other conservative religious groups and sects in defense of sharia and religious customs. Personal laws are distinguished from public law and cover marriage, divorce, i