Uttarakhand Civil Code: Mandatory Registration for Live-In Relationships, Right to Maintenance for Women Abandoned by Live-In Partners

Summary:
The Uttarakhand Assembly introduced the Uniform Civil Code with provisions for live-in relationship registration, parental consent for those under 21, and penalties for non-compliance. The code aims to replace diverse personal laws, addressing issues such as polygamy, triple talaq, and child marriage, while some express concerns over potential infringements on religious and tribal rights.