The first phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections is all set to begin. In the last few days, the three major political parties — the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Indian National Congress (INC) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) have released their manifestos outlining the promises they are set to deliver on if elected to power. Although not legally enforceable, election manifestos have the potential to shape political narratives by outlining a party’s approach to governance and policymaking.
From repealing the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 (CAA), implementing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) to restoring Article 370 of the Constitution, and recognising civil unions between LGBTQIA+ couples — the poll manifestos offer ambitious initiatives in shaping the country’s legal landscape. They however also reflect a divergence in views on some contentious legal policies.
Here are the key legal and judicial reforms encapsulated in the manifestos.
