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Uttarakhand UCC portal gets over 94K applications, 46 for live-in registrations
The data was shared during a review meeting chaired by Uttarakhand Home secretary at the Secretariat, where the status of UCC service registrations was assessed with all district magistrates
Published on Apr 16, 2025 07:19 PM IST
Uniform civil code key to true secularism
It is time we understand that while all our energy was diverted towards preserving its diversity, the country’s unity took a catastrophic hit
Published on Apr 14, 2025 07:50 PM IST
Aankhi Ghosh
Karnataka High Court urges implementation of Uniform Civil Code
The High Court of Karnataka has appealed to Parliament and state legislatures to move forward with the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
Published on Apr 06, 2025 01:33 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
State-wise common civil codes contradict the idea of UCC
Such a scenario can be intrinsically divisive, as a nation with different civil laws in different states was never intended by the framers of the Constitution
Published on Mar 05, 2025 07:49 PM IST
'Are you willing to make necessary changes to UCC?' Uttarakhand HC asks state
The court pointed out that the police was a state machinery and not authorised to harass individuals.
Updated on Feb 27, 2025 10:40 PM IST
PTI |
'How does registration of live-in relations invade privacy': Uttarakhand HC
The petition, filed by an inter-faith couple, challenged the provision in the Uniform Civil Code that mandates the registration of live-in relationships
Updated on Feb 18, 2025 09:15 PM IST
Uttarakhand UCC: Fines to be imposed on false complaints against registration
Anyone filing false complaints against UCC registrations in Uttarakhand will be warned at first and fined ₹5,000 and ₹10,000 for a second and third offence.
Updated on Feb 14, 2025 12:55 AM IST
Centre, U’khand defend UCC and prohibition of close-relative marriages
A bench comprising chief justice G Narendar and justice Ashish Naithani issued the notices
Published on Feb 13, 2025 04:45 AM IST
UCC petition: Uttarakhand HC issues notice to state, Centre; seeks reply within 6 weeks
On January 27 this year, Uttarakhand became the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code.
Published on Feb 12, 2025 02:41 PM IST
Shatrughan Sinha slams UCC, says ‘oppose discrimination based on food choice’
Sinha's clarification came a day after reports claimed that the TMC MP had advocated for a ban on non-vegetarian food
Published on Feb 05, 2025 10:31 PM IST
Uttarakhand registers first live-in relationship under Uniform Civil Code
Uttarakhand home secretary Shailesh Bagauli said that the details of the applicants are encrypted and secured in the system
Published on Feb 05, 2025 08:10 PM IST
Shatrughan Sinha calls for consistency in beef ban, warns on UCC loopholes
Sinha said that in his personal opinion, not just beef but all non-vegetarian food should be banned, it can't work if ban is in some places while not in others
Updated on Feb 05, 2025 01:40 PM IST
UCC in Gujarat next? State govt forms panel to draft bill
Gujarat forms a committee to draft a Uniform Civil Code, led by Justice Ranjana Desai, amidst mixed reactions from opposition and concerns for minorities.
Published on Feb 05, 2025 07:38 AM IST
Gujarat constitutes panel to assess need for Uniform Civil Code, draft bill
Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel said that the five-member panel, headed by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Desai, will submit its report within 45 days
Published on Feb 04, 2025 06:10 PM IST
Gujarat announces 5-member panel headed by ex-SC judge to prepare UCC draft
On January 27, Uttarakhand became the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code.
Updated on Feb 04, 2025 03:11 PM IST
Hits and misses in Uttarakhand UCC
The code may in the sight of its supporters be a proverbial bird in hand better than two in the bush, but it surely does not answer the call of the Constitution
Published on Feb 03, 2025 08:41 PM IST
When law seeks to make the State the Big Brother
Interfaith couples who already find it tough to marry because of existing so-called anti-conversion laws will now find even living together impossibly hard.
Published on Jan 31, 2025 08:06 PM IST
Uttarakhand UCC rule: ₹20,000 fine for landlords ignoring live-in certificate
Uttarakhand mandates live-in couples to register their relationship, with landlords required to verify the certificate before finalising rental agreements.
Updated on Jan 30, 2025 12:10 PM IST
Written by Sohil Sehran
Frame a law that governs live-ins: HC to state, Centre
The hc judge pointed to Uttarakhand, which recently implemented ucc that prescribes a procedure for registering live-in relations
Updated on Jan 30, 2025 06:02 AM IST
Dinesh Bothra
The messaging in Uttarakhand’s UCC
With several states indicating that they’ll follow Uttarakhand’s limited UCC model, it is clear the BJP has found a workable solution
Updated on Jan 29, 2025 08:34 PM IST
HT Editorial
Only a matter of time before entire country adopts UCC: Dhankhar
Speaking at an event in the Vice-President’s Enclave , Dhankhar emphasized that the adoption of the UCC fulfilled the Directive Principles of State Policy outlined in Part 4 of the Indian Constitution.
Updated on Jan 28, 2025 06:26 AM IST
Dheer Chawla, New Delhi
BJP hails ‘fulfilled’ UCC promise; Muslim bodies plan legal action
The head of the Dehradun-based minority group said they will deliberate with senior lawyers on Thursday and file a petition in the high court after it reopens post winter vacation.
Updated on Jan 28, 2025 06:24 AM IST
Amit Bathla, Dehradun
Uttarakhand first state to bring UCC into force
Uttarakhand becomes India's first state to implement a Uniform Civil Code, aiming for equal rights in marriage and inheritance, amid political controversy.
Updated on Jan 28, 2025 02:00 AM IST
Neeraj Santoshi, Dehradun
Historic day, says Dhami as Uniform Civil Code comes into force in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand enforces Uniform Civil Code, ensuring equality in marriage, divorce, and inheritance, marking a historic move for the state and country.
Updated on Jan 27, 2025 03:33 PM IST
UCC in Uttarakhand: What CM Dhami said on second marriage, live-in relationship
Uttarakhand today became the first state to implement the Uniform Civil Code.
Updated on Jan 27, 2025 07:06 PM IST
Uttarakhand implements Uniform Civil Code, 1st Indian state to do so
Uttarakhand is the first Indian state to implement the Uniform Civil Code, promoting legal equality among all castes and religions.
Updated on Jan 27, 2025 01:45 PM IST
UCC in Uttarakhand from today: What it proposes for marriages, divorces
Uttarakhand is set to become the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
Published on Jan 27, 2025 11:26 AM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Uniform civil code in Uttarakhand: What changes for live-in couples?
The Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand will standardize laws on marriage, divorce, and property with an aim of promoting legal equality.
Updated on Jan 27, 2025 11:15 AM IST
Ecostani: UCC implementation could start a new divisive political fight
Muslim women right activists have welcomed the UCC ending polygamy, saying that such gender unequal Shariah rule needs to be abolished in a modern society
Published on Jan 27, 2025 11:11 AM IST
UCC to be implemented today in Uttarakhand: All we know so far
The BJP had made a promise to implement the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand in the run-up to the 2022 assembly polls.
Updated on Jan 27, 2025 11:17 AM IST