Uttarakhand high court has directed the state government to respond to a petition challenging the registration format for live-in relationships under the Uniform Civil Code, report said. The court objected to the UCCℱ form asking details specifically about the past relationships.
An IIT Bombay alumnus and a fashion designer, represented by counsel, argued before Chief Justice G Narendar and Justice Ashish Naithani that the Uttarakhand⭕ UCC's live-in relationship registration form unfairly requires them to disclose extensive personal history, including past marital details.
🐓The couple's lawyer contended that such information, like divorce or widowhood status, is unnecessary for live-in registration, and only basic identification and residency documents should be required. The petition was filed by a Ranikhet resident, originally from Mumbai, where the couple currently resides as tenants.
ꦓAccording to the UCC rules, providing proof of previous relationships is compulsory. This would include a final decree of divorce, final decree of nullity of marriage, death certificate of spouse, and certificate of terminated live-in relationship.
UCC In Uttarakhand
🌄Under UCC, implemented in Uttarakhand on Jan 27, live-in relationships must be registered within a month of commencement. Failure to do so could result in penalties, including imprisonment for up to six months or a fine of up to Rs 25,000.
ꦐThe law has sparked debates over privacy, with concerns that registrars have the authority to summon partners and record statements, raising fears of intrusion.
