The Uttarakhand state government has taken a significant step towards implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) by presenting a draft of the bill to the Chief Minister. The draft will be discussed in the cabinet before being presented in the state assembly on February 6 for approval.
The UCC bill proposes various measures such as setting the minimum age for marriage for women at 21 years, restrictions on multiple marriages, and the requirement of registration for live-in relationships. The implementation of the UCC aims to provide equal rights to all citizens of the state under one civil code.
This move has sparked mixed reactions among the public, with some supporting the initiative as a step towards gender equality and uniformity in personal laws, while others have expressed concerns about potential challenges and opposition to the UCC in the state assembly.
If the bill is passed in the assembly, Uttarakhand will be the first state in India to implement the UCC, a significant milestone in the country’s legal framework. The UCC aims to unite personal laws related to marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption across all communities and religions under one common code.
The implementation of the UCC in Uttarakhand could set a precedent for other states in India to follow suit and pave the way for a more uniform and inclusive legal system across the country. The discussions and debates surrounding the UCC bill in the state assembly will be crucial in determining its future and implications for the citizens of Uttarakhand.