Archive · 28 Nov 2025
SC Sends Buddhist Plea on Hindu Laws to Law Commission
The Supreme Court of India has asked the Law Commission to look into a request from a Buddhist group.
The group wants some Hindu laws, which also apply to Buddhists, to be changed.
They say these laws go against their rights and traditions.
The Court said the Law Commission, which is an expert body, should consider this request.
The Court also noted that the Law Commission is already looking into the issue of a Uniform Civil Code, which is a set of laws that would apply to all citizens regardless of religion.
The Court cannot directly change or remove laws, so it sent the request to the Law Commission for their advice.
The Supreme Court asked the Law Commission to consider a plea from a Buddhist group challenging the applicability of Hindu laws to Buddhists.
The plea argues that certain Hindu laws infringe on the fundamental rights and cultural practices of the Buddhist community.
Buddhists are currently governed by the same personal laws as Hindus, as specified by various acts from 1955 and 1956.
The Court noted that the Law Commission is already examining the issue of a Uniform Civil Code and seeking views from various stakeholders.
The Court directed that the plea be treated as a representation and sent to the Law Commission for their consideration.
- Who
- Buddhist Personal Law Action Committee
- What
- Plea challenging the applicability of Hindu laws to Buddhists
- When
- Filed in 2024, heard on Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Supreme Court of India, New Delhi
- Why
- Buddhists believe certain Hindu laws infringe on their fundamental rights and cultural practices
- Petitioner
- Buddhist Personal Law Action Committee
- Laws in Question
- Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Hindu Succession Act, 1956, Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956
- Constitutional Article
- Article 25
- Law Commission
- 21st Law Commission
- Court's Direction
- Treat the plea as a representation and send it to the Law Commission
