New Delhi, Jan. 20 -- As the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand approaches its first anniversary on January 27, its impact on civil administration and public convenience has become increasingly evident. Beyond its focus on women's empowerment, child rights and equality in civil matters, one of the most significant outcomes of the UCC has been the simplification and digitisation of key legal processes, particularly marriage registration.

Since the implementation of the UCC, a total of 4,74,447 marriages have been registered within less than a year, reflecting a sharp rise in compliance and accessibility. Under the new system, couples can complete the entire marriage registration process online from any location. Earlier, physical pre...