The Uttarakhand government introduced new rules for marriage registration under the Uniform Civil Code. These rules aim to provide clarity in legal provisions concerning marital conditions and individual rights. The move ensures a standardized process for marriage registration across the state. This step is part of efforts to strengthen the legal framework for marriages under the Uniform Civil Code.
The Supreme Court is set to review whether alimony can be awarded when a marriage is declared void under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. Conflicting judgments have led to this matter being referred to a larger bench by a Division Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and PB Varale. The issue will be resolved by a three-judge Bench of the Supreme Court.
