Bhubaneswar, Feb. 9 -- The Uniform Civil Code Bill, recently passed in the Uttarakhand Assembly, has brought about significant changes in the legal landscape of the state. Uttarakhand became the first State in India to implement such legislation after Independence. While exempting the tribal community from its purview, this bill aims to establish a uniform set of laws that govern personal matters such as marriage, divorce, and inheritance for all citizens, irrespective of their religion or community. Let's delve into the key points of this UCC bill and understand the major takeaways.

REGISTRATION OF LIVE-IN RELATIONSHIPS: One of the most notable provisions of the bill is the mandatory registration of live-in relationships. Prospective li...