Dehradun: In a big transfer, the Uttarakhand Assembly passed the historic Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill on Wednesday. The invoice was passed by voice vote amid chants of “Jai Shri Ram” in the Assembly. Earlier on Tuesday, the Uttarakhand government tabled the invoice in the Assembly — the primary such transfer in any state since Independence. The invoice was offered by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami with an goal to ascertain uniform marriage, divorce, land, property, and inheritance legal guidelines for all residents no matter their faith.
What did CM Pushkar Singh Dhami say concerning the invoice?
Earlier right now, detailed discussions have been held on the invoice. Speaking in the Assembly, CM Dhami mentioned this isn’t an extraordinary invoice. “India is a vast nation and it presents ample opportunities for states to make significant strides and set precedents that can influence the entire country. Our state has got the opportunity to make history and provide a guiding path for the nation as a whole. It is imperative that other states across the country also embark on a similar trajectory, aligning their efforts towards fulfilling the aspirations and ideals set forth by the makers of the Constitution,” he added.
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‘Bill to make sure equality for all’
Speaking additional, Chief Minister Dhami emphasised the importance of the Uniform Civil Code, stating that it might guarantee equality for all people with none bias in issues resembling marriage, upkeep, inheritance, and divorce. He highlighted that the invoice would primarily tackle discrimination in opposition to girls, serving as an important step in the direction of eliminating injustices and wrongful acts perpetrated in opposition to them. “It is time to stop the atrocities against the ‘Matrishakti’… The discrimination against our sisters and daughters has to stop… Half of the population should now get equal rights,” the CM added.
UCC Committee carried out exhaustive course of
Uttarakhand Minister Prem Chand Aggarwal mentioned the UCC Committee carried out an exhaustive course of, holding 72 conferences and receiving options from over 2,72,000 people by way of emails and WhatsApp. Support for the UCC Bill was voiced by varied members of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Key highlights of the invoice
The invoice accommodates the legal guidelines regarding marriage, divorce, succession, live-in relationships, and associated issues. Among the various proposals, the Uniform Civil Code Bill makes it obligatory for live-in relationships to be registered beneath the regulation.
The invoice additionally imposes an entire ban on baby marriage and introduces a uniform course of for divorce. The Code gives equal rights to girls of all religions in their ancestral property. As per the UCC Bill, the age for marriage will likely be 18 for ladies and 21 for males in all communities. Marriage registration is obligatory in all religions and marriages with out registration will likely be invalid. No divorce petition will likely be allowed to be filed after one 12 months of marriage.
Highlighting the ceremonies for marriage, the UCC Bill famous that marriage could also be solemnised or contracted between a person and a girl in accordance with non secular beliefs, practices, customary rites and ceremonies, together with however not restricted to “Saptapadt”, “Ashirvad”, “Nikah”, “Holy Union,” and “Anand Karaj” beneath the Anand Marriage Act 1909, in addition to beneath, however not restricted to, The Special Marriage Act, 1954 and the Arya Marriage Validation Act, 1937.
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