Why in news
Uttarakhand becomes the first Indian state to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), excluding Scheduled Tribes and migrants.
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami emphasizes UCC as a step toward equality, aligning with the BJP's promises, under the leadership of PM Modi and Home Minister Shah.
Rules
The UCC bans practices like halala, iddat, and talaq, and ensures women have equal property and inheritance rights.
The UCC mandates online registration of marriages, divorces, and live-in relationships via a government portal.
The UCC portal includes Aadhaar-based verification, an AI translation service in 22 languages, and integration with over 13 government departments.
Marriages since 2010 must be registered within six months, and post-UCC marriages within 60 days.
Live-in relationships must be registered within one month.
People registering a divorce or annulment must provide court details, including children’s information.
Individuals can register their will online by filling out forms, uploading a document, or recording a video.
Landlords cannot deny housing to couples with registered live-in relationships.
A 'tatkal' facility is available for urgent registrations at a nominal fee.
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