India, Nov. 1 -- Implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), gender-neutral matrimonial laws, safeguards against the misuse of legal provisions and speedy disposal of family disputes emerged as major demands during discussions at the Legally Speaking: 4th Law and Constitution Dialogue 2026, organised by the ITV Network in New Delhi. Legal experts and former High Court judges called for reforms in India's personal law framework, arguing that equality, dignity and access to justice must remain central to laws governing marriage, divorce and maintenance.

The discussions also highlighted the psychological trauma associated with matrimonial litigation and the need to protect both men and women from harassment. In a panel moderated by Devika...