Live-In Registrations And More: What the Uttarakhand Civil Code Covers
NDTV
The Uniform Civil Code was passed by the state Assembly on Wednesday.
In a landmark move, Uttarakhand has become the first state in independent India to pass legislation on a Uniform Civil Code. The Bill, which was passed by the Assembly on Wednesday, was one of the key promises of the BJP in the lead-up to the Assembly election in the state in 2022, and features some controversial clauses as well, including making the registration of live-in relationships mandatory.
The Uniform Civil Code aims to provide a legal framework for uniform marriage, divorce, land, property and inheritance laws for all citizens, irrespective of their religion. In June last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had made a big push for a Uniform Civil Code and said the country couldn't run on two laws, much like it didn't work to have "different sets of rules for different members of a family".
Speaking after the Bill was passed, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said, "This legislation was long awaited. I thank all MLAs and the people of the state for helping us pass the Bill. I also want to thank PM Narendra Modi, who inspired us, and under whose guidance the Bill was passed. This law is not against anybody, but is aimed at helping all sections of society, especially women, and ensuring that they get their rights."
