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Uttarakhand High Court noted the rise of live-in relationships and the UCC's role in protecting women's and children's rights in such relationships.
Petitions Challenging UCC: Two petitions were filed challenging the UCC — one by activists and the other by a live-in couple.
Issues surrounding UCC
The UCC requires live-in couples to register their relationship with the government.
It was argued that the UCC allows excessive state surveillance and interferes with privacy rights.
Advocate Vrinda Grover warned the UCC could lead to harassment, violence, and vigilantism against couples in live-in relationships.
Grover objected to the requirement of submitting sensitive documents like Aadhaar for registration.
The state defended the UCC, claiming it protects women's rights and follows a regulatory mechanism.
The court asked if public suggestions were considered before implementing the UCC.
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