The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) remains one of the most contested constitutional directives in India. Enshrined in Article 44 of the Directive Principles of State Policy,[1] the UCC envisages a common set of civil laws governing marriage, divorce, adoption, and inheritance for all citizens, irrespective of religion. Despite decades of judicial nudges and political discourse, India has not yet enacted a nationwide UCC. This article critically examines the Indian debate on the UCC, tracing its constitutional origins, key judicial interventions, and the challenges to implementation. Drawing comparisons with France, Turkey, and Goa, the article argues that India’s pluralistic society requires a phased, consultative approach to the UCC rather than wholesale adoption.