Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has stated that his government will introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) by the end of January. This move has sparked concerns among Muslim organisations, who plan to challenge it in court once it is enforced.
The UCC aims to standardise personal laws across religions. It proposes changes like raising the minimum marriage age for Muslims to 21 for men and 18 for women, aligning with existing laws for Hindus and under the Special Marriage Act.
This contrasts with current Muslim personal law, which allows marriage at younger ages.
Critics argue that the UCC could infringe on minority rights and overlooks specific tribal considerations. They claim it imposes majority practices on all religions and could impact inheritance laws differently across states.
Despite objections and calls for inclusion in decision-making processes, the state government remains focused on implementing the UCC, prompting further legal challenges and debates about its implications on personal freedoms and religious practices.
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