Uttarakhand Leads the Way: Embracing Uniform Civil Code Refo

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has introduced a revolutionary Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the Legislative Assembly. This bill, a first of its kind in India since independence, mandates the registration of live-in relationships and imposes penalties for non-compliance. It also addresses termination procedures, grants legal recognition to children born in such relationships, and prohibits practices like bigamy and certain Islamic customs. Uttarakhand's UCC bill marks a significant departure from traditional personal laws, setting a precedent for other states to follow.