Uniform Civil Code to come into force in Uttarakhand

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will come into force in Uttarakhand from today, making it the first state to implement such a law. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that all preparations, including rule approval and official training, are complete. UCC aims to standardize personal civil laws, ensuring equal rights for all citizens. Mr Dhami said, under the UCC, an attempt has been made to bring uniformity in all laws related to personal civil matters that discriminate based on caste, religion and gender. 

Implementation of UCC was a major commitment of the BJP



in the run-up to the 2022 assembly polls in Uttarakhand which saw the party storm to power for a second consecutive term. The state cabinet recently approved the rules and regulations for UCC’s implementation and authorised the chief minister to decide a date for it. The UCC seeks to establish a uniform and equal set of rules on marriage, divorce, succession, and inheritance for all citizens in the state, except the scheduled tribes, irrespective of religion. It makes registration of all marriages and live-in relationships mandatory.