The call for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India, as seen in Uttarakhand’s recent move, is being touted as a step towards secularism. However, critics believe that genuine equality can only be achieved by first addressing the disparities present in Hindu personal laws. It is imperative to reform aspects such as inheritance, guardianship, and divorce within Hindu law before pushing for uniformity across all religions. This approach will guarantee that the UCC serves the purpose of delivering justice rather than just aiming for assimilation.