Tag: UniformCivilCode
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“Assam’s Move Towards Uniform Civil Code: Repealing the Muslim Marriage Act”
Less than three weeks after Uttarakhand made history by passing legislation on a Uniform Civil Code, Assam has followed suit by deciding to repeal the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act. Assam Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah made the announcement on Friday, stating that the cabinet has taken this decision. Reports suggest that a bill will…
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“Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code: Navigating the Controversy – Examining Live-In Registrations, Jail Terms, and the Interplay of Privacy and Liberty”
The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, which was introduced in the Uttarakhand Assembly on Tuesday, ventures into unexplored territory and imposes strict conditions on consensual relationships between adults. This raises concerns about privacy and personal freedom from a constitutional standpoint. The bill includes various provisions for heterosexual couples in live-in relationships. Firstly, it mandates compulsory…
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Uttarakhand’s Bold Ultimatum:- Declare Live-In or Confront 6-Month Jail Term under Civil Code
The state assembly of Uttarakhand has recently introduced a proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC), which mandates that live-in partners must register themselves. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in imprisonment for a period of up to six months, a fine of Rs 25,000, or both. Today, the UCC bill was presented in the…