Uttarakhand Becomes First State to Implement UCC Post-Independence
- Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami rolled out the UCC for all residents, excluding Scheduled Tribes and natives who have migrated out of the state.
Relevance : GS 2(Governance)
Key Provisions of the UCC
- Bans Harmful Practices: Halala, iddat, and talaq (practices under Muslim Personal Law) are prohibited.
- Women’s Rights: Ensures equal rights for women in property and inheritance matters.
- Online Marriage & Divorce Registration: Marriages, divorces, and live-in relationships must be registered on the government portal (ucc.uk.gov.in).
UCC Portal Features
- Aadhaar-Based Verification: Mandatory for authentication.
- AI-Based Translation: Translates content into 22 languages, including English.
- Integrated Data: Combines data from over 13 government departments (e.g., police, courts, civic bodies).
Marriage Registration Requirements
- Marriages since March 26, 2010, must be registered within 6 months.
- Marriages post-UCC implementation need to be registered within 60 days.
Registration of Divorce/Annulment
- Details required: marriage registration, decree of divorce, court case number, final order, children’s details, and court order copy.
Will Registration Options
- Can register via:Form filling on the portalUploading handwritten/typed willRecording and uploading a 3-minute video.
Potential Impacts
- The UCC rollout is seen as a major policy shift in India’s legal framework, aiming to standardize laws concerning marriage, divorce, and inheritance across all communities, except those specifically exempted.
