New Delhi/IBNS, March 10 -- India's long-standing debate over the Uniform Civil Code has gained renewed attention after significant observations made by the Supreme Court during a recent hearing.

The court suggested that a common civil law framework may be necessary to ensure equal rights for women across communities.

The remarks came while the court was hearing a petition that alleged discrimination against Muslim women under existing inheritance provisions governed by personal law.

A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices R. Mahadevan and Joymalya Bagchi discussed the broader implications of striking down religious personal laws without establishing a uniform alternative.

During the hearing, the ...