Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code celebrates its debut anniversary, a feat driven by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, as per drafting panelist Manu Gaur. Speaking out, Gaur called it a ‘matter of great happiness’ to have played a part in history’s making.
Dhami’s resolve made Uttarakhand the trailblazer, implementing UCC on January 27, 2024, after three years of meticulous work. The core mission? Uniform rights for women across marital and property domains, closing longstanding gaps.
Portal stats paint a vivid success story: 400,000 marriages post-UCC, 800,000 prior ones formalized, and 4,000+ wills registered—unprecedented visibility into personal laws.
Dismissing narrow critiques, Gaur revealed enforcement: 11 bigamy cases filed, curbing illicit second unions, plus 54 triple talaq stops, rescuing women from torment. These quiet victories speak volumes.
Live-in hype painted UCC as divisive, but Gaur stressed protection for offspring in such relationships. 162 applications processed; 70 approved, rest denied for violations—proactively curbing disputes.
Like constitutional amendments, UCC tweaks ensure practicality, introducing novel live-in provisions. Pre-UCC, no records tracked these; now, privacy-balanced registration aids justice, aligning with apex court orders on marriages.
Gaur underscored: Personal matters like weddings warrant registration for equity. Uttarakhand’s proactive stance empowers, with data-driven evolution promising sustained progress.