Dehradun, Jan. 30 -- Amid reports suggesting that a certificate from religious leaders is mandatory for registering live-in relationships under the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand, Manu Gaur, a member of the UCC Rules Committee, has clarified that this requirement applies only to cases where marriage is legally prohibited. Such relationships are explicitly listed in Schedule 01 of the Code, said a press statement.

Gaur stated that for live-in registration under UCC, only four key documents need to be submitted--proof of residence, date of birth, Aadhaar, and tenancy documents (if applicable).

Additionally, divorced individuals must provide legal proof of divorce, and those whose previous partner has passed away or whose live-in ...