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  • Feb 05, 2024
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RECOMMENDATIONS OF UTTARAKHAND UCC DRAFT

Why in the News?

  • Uttarakhand government has prepared a draft to implement Uniform Civil Code In the State.
Source: Organizer

Key Aspects of the Draft:

  • Exemption for tribal communities from proposed legislation.
  • Prioritization of women’s equality and ban on practices like polygamy.
  • Uniform marriage age suggested across religions.
  • Punishment for practices like halala, iddat, and triple talaq.
  • Uniform marriage age proposed for both men and women.
  • Adoption rights to be uniformly regulated under existing laws.
About Uniform Civil Code

·   Mentioned in Article 44 of the Indian Constitution under Directive Principles of State Policy.

·   Not legally binding but serves as guidance for policymaking.

·   Advocated for promoting national integration and gender justice, but opposed due to concerns over religious freedom and diversity.

Current Scenario of Personal Laws:

·   Muslims, Hindus, Jains, Buddhists, Sikhs, Parsis, and Jews governed by their respective personal laws.

·   Only Goa in India has a Uniform Civil Code, following the Goa Civil Code since 1961 after liberation from Portuguese rule.