Uttarakhand Becomes First State to Implement Uniform Civil Code in India
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Uttarakhand is the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). |
| Date of Implementation | January 27, 2025 |
| First in India | Uttarakhand becomes the first state to implement UCC. |
| Objective | To ensure uniformity in personal laws and equal rights across all religions. |
| Key Provisions | - Equal marriageable age for men and women - Uniform grounds and procedures for divorce - Ban on polygamy and 'halala' - Mandatory registration of marriages and live-in relationships - Gender parity in marriage, divorce, and succession - All children, including those from void marriages, are treated as legitimate. |
| Special Provision | Defence personnel can create a "privileged will" during warfare or at sea. |
| Background | - State cabinet cleared the proposal for an expert panel in March 2022. - Desai Committee submitted the draft in February 2024. - Uttarakhand assembly passed the bill, and President Droupadi Murmu gave assent in March 2024. |