Multiple choice

The case of Roman Catholic Priest, John Vallanmatton Vs.Union of India relates to

  1. Enactment of Uniform Civil Code

  2. Enactment of Uniform Hindu Code

  3. Enactment of Uniform law for both Hindus and Christians

  4. None of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

John Vallamattom vs. Union of India (2003) is a landmark case challenging the constitutional validity of Section 14 of the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961, which provided tax exemption only to Hindu Undivided Families. The Supreme Court struck down the provision as unconstitutional, recommending a Uniform Civil Code for all religious communities.

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