Posted 2/2/2024, 3:22:35 PM
Uttarakhand Receives Draft Uniform Civil Code; Aims for Equality Through Uniform Laws
- Committee submitted draft Uniform Civil Code to Uttarakhand chief minister on Friday
- Statue of Lady Justice on draft does not have a blindfold, signifying law will treat everyone equally
- Draft titled "Fostering Equality Through Uniformity"
- Aims to provide uniform laws for marriage, divorce, property for all citizens
- If bill passed, Uttarakhand will be first state to adopt Uniform Civil Code after Goa