Uniform Civil Code implemented in Uttarakhand, portal launched

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has come into force in Uttarakhand, making it the first state to implement such a law. UCC aims to standardize personal civil laws, ensuring equal rights for all citizens. 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.

"समानता और समरसता के नए युग का आरंभ !"

माँ गंगा की उद्गम स्थली देवभूमि उत्तराखण्ड से समानता की अविरल धारा प्रवाहित हो चुकी है। उत्तराखण्ड समान नागरिक संहिता कानून लागू करने वाला देश का पहला राज्य बन चुका है।https://t.co/u9HOUEjK3c#UCCInUttarakhand pic.twitter.com/4aWKhMdMLq

— Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) January 27, 2025

At the launch, Dhami said, "Uniform Civil Code is a constitutional measure to end discrimination. Through this, an attempt has been made to give equal rights to all citizens. With its implementation, women's empowerment will be ensured in the true sense. Through this, evils like Halala, polygamy, child marriage, triple talaq etc can be completely stopped. We have kept our scheduled tribes mentioned under Article 342 of the Constitution out of this code so that those tribes and their rights can be protected. On this occasion today, I would like to clarify again that the Uniform Civil Code is not against any religion or sect, there is no question of targeting anyone.

UCC is a set of laws that aims to standardise personal laws across religions. It addresses various issues including marriage, divorce, inheritance, and live-in relationships. It aims to ensure equal property rights and protect children's rights,with penalties for non-compliance.