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.
Uttarakhand: The Uttarakhand High Court sought a response from the state government within six weeks regarding multiple petitions challenging the recently implemented Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Chief Justice G Narender, while hearing one such petition on Friday, observed that anyone facing action under the UCC in the meantime could approach the court for relief.
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.
The Supreme Court of India recently expunged unfair remarks made by Uttarakhand High Court’s Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma against an advocate, deeming them unjustified and illegal. The Court emphasized the necessity for judicial officers to avoid personal comments about lawyers, reaffirming the need for professional decorum in judicial proceedings.
