Uttarakhand’s UCC To Regulate Live-in Relationships – Details Inside

DEHRADUN: The recent tabling of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill in Uttarakhand has brought new regulations for individuals in or considering live-in partnerships. Under this proposed law:

Registration:

• Individuals in live-in relationships must register within a month of cohabitation. Failure to do so could result in imprisonment for up to three months, a fine of Rs 10,000, or both.
• Individuals below 21 require parental consent for registration.
• Registration statements, including residency status, will be filed with the Registrar and shared with local police stations for verification.

Consequences of Non-Compliance:

• Providing false information or withholding details on the registration statement can lead to a three-month jail term and a fine of up to Rs 25,000.

Rights and Protections:

• Women in deserted live-in relationships can claim maintenance through the court.
• Children born in registered live-in relationships will be considered legitimate.

Exceptions to Registration:

• Individuals already married or in another registered live-in relationship.
• Minors.
• Relationships formed through force, coercion, or deception.

Termination:

• Both partners or either one can submit a termination statement to the Registrar, with a copy provided to the other partner.

Important Note:

The bill excludes Scheduled Tribes from these provisions.

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