Uttarakhand's UCC Completes One Year: Tangible Benefits Emerge, Setting National Precedent

• Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code (UCC) marks one year, with CM Pushkar Singh Dhami highlighting historical changes and celebrating UCC Day.
• Marriage registration is now simpler and transparent; 4.75 lakh marriages registered, with no fees until July 26, 2025.
• The UCC Amendment Ordinance 2026 introduces strict penalties for false information or coercion in marriages and live-in relationships, and mandates termination certificates for live-in relationships.
• The Registrar General can cancel registrations, and the system automatically escalates unaddressed sub-registrar matters.
• 100% online marriage registration, ban on practices like halala, iddat, triple talaq, and equal property rights for women are key outcomes.

Why It Matters: Uttarakhand's UCC completes a successful year, demonstrating tangible benefits and setting a national example.