Uttarakhand becomes the first Indian state to implement the Uniform Civil Code, sparking debate over legal reforms, personal freedoms, and nationwide adoption ...

Uttarakhand has made history by becoming the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). But what exactly is UCC, and why is it so controversial? This explainer breaks down its key ...

As Uttarakhand implements the Uniform Civil Code, deeper questions emerge about the meaning of equality and empowerment in a ...

Uttarakhand has become the first state in independent India to enact a comprehensive Uniform Civil Code (UCC), taking a step ...

Surekha Dangwal clarifies that Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code mandates the registration of marriages, divorces, and live-in relationships but is unrelated to domicile status. Aimed at preserving ...

Article 44 of the Constitution says that the State should “endeavour to secure for the citizens a Uniform Civil Code throughout the territory of India”. However, the provision is part of ...

Professor Surekha Dangwal a member of the expert committee that drafted the Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand and ...

Professor Surekha Dangwal a member of the expert committee that drafted the Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code UCC and Vice ...

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) calls for the formulation of one law for India, which would be applicable to all religious communities in matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption.

Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code passed by the State Assembly in ... Uttarakhand but also to individuals residing elsewhere in India. The rules, which came into effect on January 27, 2025 ...