Uttarakhand UCC Law: Uttarakhand became the first state in the country to pass the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The UCC will make the uniform laws on marriage, divorce and inheritance irrespective of their religion for every individual in the state. Further, the eligibility of Uttarakhand UCC is quite wide and can impact those living in other parts of India.
India News: By Kartavi SatyarthiIt Can Help Address Disparities Built Into Existing Laws And Social Mores That Relegate Women To The Margins And Deny Them AgencyS.
Personal laws, such as those related to marriage and divorce, treat women as powerless and in need of protection. Concepts like stridhan and mehr, intended to empower women, often fall short. Lack of consideration for women s agency is most evident in property ownership, where women receive unequal inheritance shares. Reforms, including the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code, could address these disparities and provide women with equal rights.