{"id":44723,"date":"2025-01-28T02:55:24","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T21:25:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=44723"},"modified":"2025-10-04T17:23:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T11:53:14","slug":"uttarakhand-becomes-first-state-to-implement-uniform-civil-code-ucc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/uttarakhand-becomes-first-state-to-implement-uniform-civil-code-ucc\/","title":{"rendered":"Uttarakhand Becomes First State to Implement Uniform Civil Code (UCC)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What\u2019s in Today\u2019s article?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Uttarakhand Latest News<\/li>\n<li>Uniform Civil Code (UCC)<\/li>\n<li>Key highlights of Uttarakhand\u2019s UCC<\/li>\n<li>Conclusion<\/li>\n<li>Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Uttarakhand FAQs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Uttarakhand Latest News<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Uttarakhand government officially implemented the <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/uniform-civil-code\/\" target=\"_blank\">Uniform Civil Code (UCC)<\/a> on January 27, 2025, making it the first Indian state to adopt the UCC post-Independence.<\/li>\n<li>The UCC, which excludes Scheduled Tribes and natives who have migrated out of the state, was passed by the State Assembly in February 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Uniform Civil Code (UCC)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The Uniform Civil Code is a law that seeks to establish a common set of legal provisions for all citizens, regardless of religion or community.<\/li>\n<li>It will standardise marriage, divorce, inheritance, property rights, and adoption laws.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Key highlights of Uttarakhand\u2019s UCC<\/h2>\n<h3>Vision<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>UCC as a constitutional measure aims to eliminate discrimination and ensure women&#8217;s empowerment.<\/li>\n<li>It promotes equality and does not discriminate based on gender, caste, or religion.<\/li>\n<li>Scheduled Tribes, as defined under Article 342 of the Constitution, have been exempted from the UCC to protect their rights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Key Features of the UCC<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Banned Practices<\/strong>: Prohibits halala, iddat, and talaq from Muslim Personal Law.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Equal Rights for Women<\/strong>: Ensures equal property and inheritance rights.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mandatory Online Registrations<\/strong>: Marriage, divorce, and live-in relationships must be registered on the government portal <strong>ucc.uk.gov.in<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Marriage Laws<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Legal marriage age: 21 years for men and 18 years for women.<\/li>\n<li>Mandatory marriage registration.<\/li>\n<li>Prohibits polygamy, child marriage, and triple talaq.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Inheritance and Property Rights<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Equal inheritance rights for sons and daughters.<\/li>\n<li>Recognizes children of live-in couples as &#8220;legitimate,&#8221; granting them equal inheritance rights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>UCC Online Portal<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Aadhaar-Based Verification: Ensures user authenticity.<\/li>\n<li>Multilingual Translation: AI-based service translates content into 22 languages.<\/li>\n<li>Integrated Database: Linked with 13 government departments, including police and courts.<\/li>\n<li>Tatkal Facility: Emergency processing available for a nominal fee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Registration Deadlines<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Marriages Since 2010: Must be registered within six months.<\/li>\n<li>New Marriages: Register within 60 days of marriage.<\/li>\n<li>Live-In Relationships: Register within one month of UCC implementation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Live-In Relationship Rules<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Mandatory registration for couples aged 21 and above.<\/li>\n<li>Parental consent required for couples under 21 years.<\/li>\n<li>Applicable to Uttarakhand residents, including those in live-in relationships outside the state.<\/li>\n<li>Termination: Can be applied for online or offline, requiring mutual consent.<\/li>\n<li>Pregnancy Notification: Mandatory to report pregnancy within 30 days of childbirth.<\/li>\n<li>Housing Rights: Landlords cannot deny housing to registered live-in couples.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Registration of Wills<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The UCC portal offers three methods for will registration:\n<ul>\n<li>Online form submission.<\/li>\n<li>Uploading handwritten\/typed wills.<\/li>\n<li>Recording a three-minute video.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Registration Process<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Applications are reviewed within 15 days or 3 days in emergencies.<\/li>\n<li>Sub-registrars and registrars will handle documentation and appeals.<\/li>\n<li>Appeals against rejections must be filed within 30 days, with decisions taken within 60 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Penalties for Violations<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Initial warnings for non-compliance.<\/li>\n<li>Fines for repeated violations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The UCC aims to abolish practices like halala, polygamy, child marriage, and triple talaq, fostering equality among citizens. By removing gender biases in inheritance laws and legitimizing live-in children, it seeks to promote gender equality.<\/p>\n<h2>Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Uttarakhand FAQs<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Q1. <\/strong>What are the rules of UCC?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans. <\/strong>The UCC aims to replace personal laws based on religion with a common set of civil laws governing marriage, divorce, inheritance, etc. for all citizens.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2. <\/strong>What are the disadvantages of Uniform Civil Code?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans. <\/strong>Potential disadvantages include threats to religious freedom, cultural diversity, and minority rights. An implementation may also face resistance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3. <\/strong>Which country has a Uniform Civil Code?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans. <\/strong>Countries such as the United States and Ireland have uniform civil codes but differ in many aspects.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4. <\/strong>Is UCC possible in India?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans. <\/strong>UCC implementation faces challenges in India due to religious diversity but remains a constitutional goal under Article 44.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q5. <\/strong>What are the benefits of Uniform Civil Code?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans. <\/strong>Benefits include gender equality, national integration, simplified laws, and upholding secularism.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/uttarakhand\/uttarakhand-rolls-out-uniform-civil-code-cm-dhami-unveils-portal\/article69145972.ece#:~:text=Uttarakhand%20Chief%20Minister%20Pushkar%20Singh,migrated%20out%20of%20the%20State.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">TH<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/uniform-civil-code-in-uttarakhand-what-changes-for-live-in-couples-101737956132687.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">HT<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/life-style\/relationships\/love-sex\/uttarakhand-implements-uniform-civil-code-what-it-means-for-married-people-and-live-in-couples\/articleshowprint\/117602947.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">TOI<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Uttarakhand implements the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), aiming for equality in marriage, divorce, inheritance, and property rights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":44724,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-44723","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-upsc-mains-current-affairs","8":"no-featured-image-padding"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44723","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=44723"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44723\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/44724"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44723"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44723"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44723"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}