Today, On 3rd November, The Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea filed by AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi seeking more time for the registration of Waqf properties on the Centre’s UMEED portal. CJI B R Gavai assured, “We will give a date.”
Uttarakhand: Today, 27th Feb, The Uttarakhand High Court discussed the increasing acceptance of live-in relationships while also noting that they might not be fully accepted in Indian society. The Court observed that the new Uniform Civil Code (UCC) law seeks to adjust to these changes while safeguarding the rights of women and children born from such relationships.
Nainital, February 21: The Uttarakhand High Court to hear petition that challenges the rule requiring mandatory registration of live-in relationships under the recently implemented Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state. A division bench consisting of Chief Justice Guhanathan Narendar and Justice Ashish Naithani conducted the hearing on Friday.
The Law Commission, led by Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi, recommends mandatory registration of NRI-Indian marriages, jurisdictional clarity, and passport amendments to combat fraudulent practices. The proposed measures aim to protect the rights of Indian spouses and children, streamline legal processes, and enhance transparency in cross-border unions, addressing the vulnerabilities often faced by Indian citizens.
