Mumbai, Jan. 27 -- Uttarakhand has become the first state in India to enforce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), with the law coming into effect today, 27 January 2025. The UCC aims to standardize personal civil laws, ensuring a uniform legal framework for marriage, divorce, succession, and inheritance for all citizens, except those belonging to scheduled tribes.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami confirmed that all necessary preparations, including the approval of rules and training of officials, have been completed. He stated that the UCC seeks to eliminate disparities in personal laws based on caste, religion, and gender, promoting equality under the law.

The implementation of the UCC was a key electoral promise made by the Bharatiya Jana...