Uniform civil code implemented in Uttarakhand

Uniform Civil Code i.e. UCC has come into force in Uttarakhand. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has launched the UCC manual and portal today on Monday 27 January 2025. After the implementation of Uniform Civil Code, Uttarakhand has become the first state in the country where UCC has been implemented. In such a situation, all the processes including marriage registration, divorce registration, will, etc. will be done as per the provision given in the UCC manual. Along with this, Chief Minister Dhami has announced that today will be celebrated as Uniform Civil Code in the state.

First registration done by CM

The first registration on the UCC portal has been done by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami. The Chief Secretary has also handed over the first certificate to the CM.

UCC implemented in Uttarakhand

Today, on Monday 27 January, a program was organized at Mukhya Sevak Sadan, located at the Chief Minister’s residence of Uttarakhand, to launch the UCC manual and portal. Where Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the UCC manual and portal. In such a situation, after the inauguration of the UCC manual and portal, the Uniform Civil Code has now been implemented in the state of Uttarakhand. With the implementation of UCC, marriage registration and live-in registration have now become mandatory in the state of Uttarakhand.

UCC will supersede all personal laws

After the implementation of Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand, now the UCC Act will supersede all personal laws. That is, if any provision has been given in the UCC Act, then to that extent the personal law or any other law has become ineffective. UCC has been implemented in their place. The rules that have been made have been made according to the Act. In such a situation, the power to dilute any provision of the Act does not exist in the rule making process, that is, the Act will always supersede.

If UCC is implemented then these changes will come

• Same law for marriage, divorce, alimony and inheritance in all religions and communities.
• After 26 March 2010, it will be mandatory for every couple to register for divorce and marriage.
• Facilities for registration at Gram Panchayat, Nagar Panchayat, Nagar Palika, Nagar Nigam, Mahanagar Palika level.
• Maximum fine of Rs 25,000 for not registering.
• Those who do not register will also be deprived of the benefits of government facilities.
• The minimum age for marriage for a boy will be 21 and for a girl 18 years.
• Women can also make the same reasons and rights as men as the basis for divorce.
• Practices like Halala and Iddat will end.
• Son and daughter will have equal rights in property.
• There will be no difference between legitimate and illegitimate children.
• Illegitimate children will also be considered biological children of that couple.
• Children born through adoption, surrogacy or assisted reproductive technology will be biological children.
• The property rights of a child growing in the womb of a woman will be protected.
• A person can give his property to any person by will.
• Registration on the web portal will be mandatory for every person living in live-in.
• Couples will be able to rent a house, hostel or PG only with the registration receipt.
• Children born in live-in will be considered legitimate children and will get all the rights of biological children.
• It will be mandatory for those living in live-in to register the separation as well.
• There will be a provision of six months imprisonment or 25 thousand fine or both for not getting the mandatory registration done.