Uttarakhand

India’s civil code in Uttarakhand targets unmarried couples living together

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NEW DELHI — Want to move in with your boyfriend or girlfriend? If you are in India’s state of Uttarakhand, you’ll have to register your relationship with the authorities according to a new law — or face up to six months in prison and a $300 fine. The rules for unmarried, cohabiting partners, called “live-in … Read more

India’s Uniform Civil Code Bill: Uttarakhand Passes Law

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Uttarakhand, a Himalayan state in northern India, has become the first to pass a new law that, regardless of religion, governs the personal matters of all Indian citizens including marriage, divorce, adoption, and inheritance. Drafted as the “Uniform Civil Code Bill” (UCC), the law was passed by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday, … Read more