When India became independent, the leaders of the nation thought it fit to re-adjust the ancient laws with the new prevailing conditions, so that they could deal adequately with the growing problems of the time. Hence the Hindu Code Bill has been drafted and is before the Indian Parliament.

Though this new Law code is not introducing anything that cannot be found in the earlier law-books, yet as we have forgotten our old laws and as custom prevailed strong through centuries and also as few are the scholars who have read the originals, the Bill is looked upon as bringing about a revolutionary change which will affect Hindu religion and Hindu ideal of life.

So strong has been the public opinion against it, that police and military aid had to be called in when the Bill was before the House! If the Bill is passed, it will only re-establish the time honored customs and laws of ancient India and show the glory of Indian culture to the world.