Dehradun, Feb. 7 -- After Justice Ritu Bahri took oath as the Chief Justice of Uttarakhand High Court, Governor Lt-General Gurmit Singh (Retd), Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Cabinet Minister Satpal Maharaj discussed many points including the UCC with her. Maharaj joined the others in extending congratulations to her on becoming Chief Justice.

Maharaj said that to support and develop everyone, and work in accordance with people's trust it is mandatory to implement the UCC. He said that a law like UCC is very important in the country on issues like marriage, divorce, division of property, adoption, etc.

Minister Maharaj said Articles 25-28 of the Indian Constitution guarantee religious freedom to Indian citizens and allow religious ...