Uttarakhand Implements UCC and Launches Portal | Uttarakhand | 29 Jan 2025
Why in News?
The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) was officially implemented in Uttarakhand making it the first Indian state to implement the UCC post Independence and second state overall after Goa.
- The newly launched UCC portal has enabled individuals to register their marriages online by submitting necessary documents and undergoing a live witness verification process.
Key Points
- Features:
- The UCC Bill, passed by the State Assembly in February 2024, bans practices such as halala, iddat, and talaq (customs related to marriage and divorce in the Muslim Personal Law).
- The UCC mandates online registration of marriages, divorce and live-in relationships.
- A government portal has been formed for the purpose on which people can access records, register complaints and also upload their will on the portal.
- Online Registration Process: The UCC portal requires individuals to submit essential documents, including a birth certificate, Aadhaar card, PAN card, domicile certificate, and details of the spouse. Additionally, two witnesses, either parents or local guardians, must testify via live video.
- The portal features an AI-based translation service that will translate the content into 22 languages, including English.
- Chief Minister’s Endorsement: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami also registered his marriage on the UCC portal and shared his certificate on social media, assuring the
Uniform Civil Code
- About UCC:
- The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is outlined in Article 44 of the Constitution as part of the Directive Principles of State Policy, which states that the government should strive to establish a uniform civil code for all citizens across India.
- However, its implementation is left to the discretion of the government.
- UCC in Goa:
- Goa follows the Portuguese Civil Code of 1867. The Goa, Daman and Diu Administration Act of 1962 permitted it to retain the colonial-era civil code.