West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced plans to introduce a strict anti-conversion law, Uniform Civil Code and NRC in the state. Speaking in Kolkata, he said the measures were aimed at protecting national security and cultural identity, while critics raised concerns over the claims.
Today, On 27th February, A PIL has been filed in the Nainital High Court questioning the constitutional validity of the UCC Act and its rules. The petition argues that the Act may violate fundamental rights and constitutional principles. The court is expected to examine whether the legislation aligns with legal and democratic frameworks. This challenge could have important legal and societal implications.
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 Uttarakhand High Court Today (Feb 12) sent notices to the Central and State governments regarding multiple petitions challenging the recently implemented Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Petitioners argue that the UCC violates fundamental rights under the Constitution, interferes with religious practices, and imposes unconstitutional restrictions on marriage and live-in relationships. The court has combined similar petitions and will hear the matter after six weeks.
A PIL in the Uttarakhand High Court challenges the State’s Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The petitioner acknowledges that the UCC has eliminated many discriminatory practices. However, they argue that certain provisions impose unreasonable restrictions. The court will examine the validity of these concerns.
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.