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.
