Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code (UCC) implementation resulted in only one live-in relationship registered in the first 10 days. The government received five applications, with one approved. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched an online portal for mandatory relationship registrations, amidst controversy over privacy rights, aiming to prevent crimes linked to live-in partnerships.
Dehradun: Since the implementation of Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code (UCC), only one live-in relationship has been registered in the first 10 days, according to official reports. The state government has received five applications for mandatory registration of live-in relationships, with one granted registration and four others under verification.
On January 27, Uttarakhand became the first state in Independent India to enforce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami marked the occasion by launching a dedicated online portal for the mandatory registration of marriages, divorces, and live-in relationships. To set an example, he was the first to register his marriage on the platform.
The mandatory registration of live-in relationships under the UCC has sparked controversy, with critics arguing that it violates individuals’ right to privacy. However, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami defended the decision, stating that it would help prevent brutal crimes such as the murder of Shraddha Walkar by her live-in partner Aftab.
The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is a legal framework proposed under Article 44 of the Indian Constitution, which falls under the Directive Principles of State Policy. It aims to create a common set of personal laws governing marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption for all Indian citizens, irrespective of religion.
With Uttarakhand taking the lead, the UCC remains a highly debated topic across India, as its potential implementation in other states could significantly alter personal law frameworks.
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