UCC Amended: Live-in Relationships Under Scrutiny, Strict Rules Introduced in Uttarakhand
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News18•26-01-2026, 19:37
UCC Amended: Live-in Relationships Under Scrutiny, Strict Rules Introduced in Uttarakhand
- •Uttarakhand government implemented UCC (Amendment) Ordinance–2026, effective immediately after Governor Gurmit Singh's assent.
- •New criminal procedure codes, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, are now in effect.
- •Misrepresentation of identity during marriage is now a ground for annulment; strict penalties for fraud in marriage and live-in relationships.
- •Registrar General gains power to cancel registrations for marriage, divorce, live-in relationships, and inheritance.
- •Registrar can issue termination certificates for live-in relationships; appeals against Sub-Registrar penalties now allowed.
Why It Matters: Uttarakhand's UCC amendments introduce stricter regulations for marriages and live-in relationships, enhancing administrative clarity.
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