Uttarakhand First State Become Start Implement UCC
UCC stands for Uniform Civil Code; it is the first state to implement clarified legal requirements for marriage, stating that only mentally capable individuals aged 21 (for men) or 18 (for women) who are not already married may enter into a union. It is a set of laws that aims to standardize personal laws across religions.
In the early 2000s, political figures in Uttarakhand, including members of the BJP, advocated for the introduction of the UCC in the state. This was a landmark moment as it indicated the state’s willingness to take the progressive step toward legal reform. It aims to ensure equal property rights and protect children’s rights, with penalties for non-compliance. In this system, marriages can be performed according to religious customs, but registration will be mandatory to ensure legal recognition.
The gender disparities present in the religious-to-personal law have been a major point of concern for UCC proponents. The law also addresses issues related to the creation or cancellation of wills and codicils under the testamentary succession. The marriages come solemnized before March 26, 2010, or those outside the state will be eligible for registration if the legal requirements are met.
The old independence in every Indian to despite his caste, religion, or tribe, under one national civil code of product. The reducing vote bank politics UCC politics that most political parties indulge in during every election.
