UNIFORM CIVIL CODE: POLITY (DPSP)
NEWS: In a
first, Uttarakhand HC allows protection to an interfaith live-in couple if they
register under UCC Law
WHAT’S IN THE NEWS?
Case
Overview:
- Uttarakhand High Court
allowed protection to an interfaith couple in a live-in relationship.
- They must register their
relationship under the new Uniform Civil Code (UCC) within 48 hours.
Court's
Decision:
- The couple's protection is ensured
for six weeks if they apply for registration.
Background:
- A 26-year-old Hindu woman
and a 21-year-old Muslim man faced threats from the woman's family.
- They live in Dehradun.
Legal
Requirement:
- Under Section 378(1) of the UCC, live-in partners must register
their relationship with the registrar.
- Non-compliance may lead to
up to three months in jail or a fine of up to ₹10,000.
Current
Status:
- The couple applied for
registration, but the registrar's office refused due to technical reasons.
- Petitions challenging the
UCC are pending before the Supreme Court.
Constitutional
Reference:
- Article 21 of the
Constitution guarantees the protection of life and personal liberty.
- Uttarkhand is
the first state in india to implement UCC.
ARTICLE 44: Uniform civil code for the citizens
- The State shall endeavour to
secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of
India.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/uttarakhand/in-a-first-uttarakhand-hc-allows-protection-to-an-interfaith-live-in-couple-if-they-register-under-ucc-law/article68421973.ece