Marriage, Property & Divorces: What Uttarakhand UCC Changes For Hindus & Muslims

Uttarakhand's UCC can provide us a brief idea about what to expect from a nationwide UCC, if it happens. Here's what changes for Hindus and Muslims:

A UCC has been recommended under the Directive Principles To State For Policy (DPSP) by the India Constitution. ( Image Source :PTI )

The Uttarakhand Assembly on Wednesday passed the historic Uniform Civil Code (UCC) 2024 Bill in the Assembly. The Bill will become an Act after it gets an assent from the state's Governor. The much anticipated Bill has provided for several changes to uniformly regulate marriage, divorce, and inheritance rights across religions. The UCC was part of the poll promise by the Uttarakhand government.  A UCC has been recommended under the Directive Principles To State For Policy (DPSP) by the