Uttarakhand Approves Uniform Civil Code Rules

Date of Implementation to be Announced Soon

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DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday announced that the rules under the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) have been approved, and the date of its implementation will be revealed shortly. Speaking after chairing a state cabinet meeting, Dhami confirmed that preparations for rolling out the UCC are nearing completion.

"The training process for UCC implementation is almost complete," said Dhami. "During the cabinet meeting, we discussed implementing it as soon as possible. After reviewing everything, we will soon announce its implementation date."

The UCC, which will make Uttarakhand the first state in independent India to enforce uniform laws for all its citizens, is expected to bring significant changes to the state. The code encompasses provisions related to marriage, divorce, succession, live-in relationships, and their termination.