News2News.in Explainer: Draft of UCC is ready in Uttarakhand, read its special features

News2News.in Explainer: The war of words over the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) continues across the country. Many opposition parties are giving their support on this, while many parties are registering protest on this. On one hand, the Aam Aadmi Party has given its support to the Uniform Civil Code. AAP says that UCC is described as a Directive Principle of State Policy under Article 44 of the Constitution, if the government is taking steps to implement it, then we will support it in principle, but only if it does not lead to any Freedom of religion should not be hurt. On the other hand, Uddhav Thackeray’s party is also seen supporting the government on UCC. On one hand, where the opposition parties are supporting this bill, on the other hand, fierce opposition is also being seen against it. Tribal groups of India are strongly opposing the UCC.

In the midst of this opposition and support, Uttarakhand has been taking rapid steps to implement the Uniform Civil Code Act in the state. A draft has also been prepared regarding UCC in Uttarakhand. Now this draft will be handed over to the Uttarakhand government, after which its implementation will speed up. Let us know through today’s News2News.in explainer what is there in the draft Uniform Civil Code prepared by the Government of Uttarakhand.

What does the draft UCC say

The Uttarakhand government has taken rapid steps towards implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The committee formed to implement the Uniform Civil Code in the state has almost completed its work. Justice Ranjana Prakash, a former judge of the Supreme Court and head of the expert committee that prepared the draft, gave this information on Friday. Talking to the media, Justice Desai said that along with gender equality, the committee has tried to bring all classes on equal footing by eliminating discrimination.

Speaking to the media, former judge and drafting expert Justice Desai, former judge and drafting expert, said that I am very happy to inform you that the draft of the proposed Uniform Civil Code for Uttarakhand has been prepared. . The report of the committee along with the draft code will be printed soon and submitted to the Uttarakhand government. He further said that the committee has diligently taken into account all the views and has looked into various laws and uncodified laws including the legal framework in the selected countries. Besides this the committee has tried to understand the nuances of various traditional practices prevalent in different parts of the state.

what will happen next

After the draft is ready, the draft will now be sent to the Uttarakhand government. After receiving it, it will be placed before the state cabinet. After approval from the cabinet, it will be introduced in the Legislature. The UCC of Uttarakhand can be a model for the UCC of the Central Government. It is one of the election promises of the BJP-led Uttarakhand government. Notably, in the BJP’s 2019 Lok Sabha election manifesto, the BJP had promised to implement the UCC if voted to power.

what is uniform civil code

Uniform Civil Code is a common civil code or common law for every citizen in India, irrespective of religion and caste. With the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code, the personal laws of the religions will end. This code has been mentioned as the Directive Principles of State Policy under Article 44 of the Constitution. It aims to eliminate issues such as discrimination against vulnerable groups and gender inequality.

CM Dhami also gave information

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami tweeted that as per the promise made to the people of the state, the committee formed to draft the Uniform Civil Code has completed its work on June 30 and soon the Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand. The work to be done will be done.

Also Read: Congress Parliamentary Committee meeting today, to discuss the issue of Uniform Civil Code

What is special in UCC of Uttarakhand

According to the report of a media agency, these are the special features of the UCC draft of Uttarakhand.

• The age limit of marriage of girls should be increased.
• Graduation before marriage which automatically increases the age limit – 18 years to 21 years.
• Irrespective of the circumstances, registration of marriage will be necessary.
• No benefits of government schemes without registration of marriage.
• The age of the girls at the time of marriage will also be documented.
• Marriage registration should be done at the village level.
• Both husband and wife will get equal grounds for divorce.
• The basis of divorce will be applicable to both husband and wife, no one side will have the upper hand.
• Prohibition of polygamy.
• Halala and Iddat were banned.
• Girls should get equal share of inheritance as boys.
• Declaration of live-in-relationship is necessary, parents should also be informed.
• If the child is an orphan, the guardianship process will be easier.
• In case of a quarrel between husband and wife, the custody of the child will be given to the grandparents.
• The number of children can be fixed.
• Everyone will have the right to adopt – irrespective of religion, gender etc.