Uniform Civil Code: Uttarakhand has made history by enacting a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) after President Droupadi Murmu granted approval to the bill passed in the state Assembly. This legislation standardizes laws concerning marriage, divorce, and property inheritance, creating a common legal framework for residents of Uttarakhand. With this development, Uttarakhand becomes the first state in independent India to implement a UCC, marking a significant milestone in legal reform.
Uttarakhand Enacts Uniform Civil Code, Sets Historic Precedent in Indian Legal History
The bill, which received approval through a voice vote on February 7 after extensive deliberation in the Assembly, introduces provisions for the registration of live-in relationships and grants legitimacy to children born from such unions. Additionally, it ensures maintenance rights for women abandoned by their live-in partners and imposes penalties, including potential jail terms, for non-registration of live-in relationships.
Special provisions within the legislation empower women with the right to seek divorce in cases of spousal misconduct
Special provisions within the legislation empower women with the right to seek divorce in cases of spousal misconduct, including rape or involvement in unnatural sexual acts. The law also prohibits polygamy and ‘halala,’ practices observed by certain Muslim communities. However, exemptions are made for tribal communities to preserve their cultural traditions and rituals.
The passage of this bill has garnered interest from other BJP-ruled states like Gujarat and Assam, indicating a potential trend towards the adoption of uniform civil codes across the country. Uttarakhand’s bold step towards legal uniformity sets a precedent for legal reform and social justice in India.
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