Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:21pm on 07 Feb 2024,Wednesday India
Uttarakhand implements a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) with significant reforms in divorce, inheritance, and live-in relationships. Divorce grounds now include equality for men and women, with custody rights favoring mothers of children under 5. Voidable marriages can be annulled, and no divorce is permitted within one year unless under exceptional circumstances. Inheritance laws grant equal property rights, abolishing Hindu coparcenary system. Live-in couples must register with the Registrar and inform upon breakup, facing penalties for non-compliance. Tribal communities are exempt, but LGBTQ+ rights are excluded, limiting definitions to heterosexual couples. The UCC aims for progressive legal reforms in personal matters.
