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Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code passed by the State Assembly in February 2024, mandates the registration of live-in relationships both at their commencement and termination. This requirement applies not only to residents of Uttarakhand but also to individuals residing elsewhere in India.
The rules, which came into effect on January 27, 2025, impose extensive documentation requirements for such registrations, including Aadhaar cards, details of any previous marital or live-in relationships, and the name and contact information of landlords. Experts have cautioned that these onerous restrictions on a consensual adult relationship constitute severe constitutional violations, particularly concerning privacy and personal liberty.
Published – February 02, 2025 06:48 pm IST