New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- In a historic move, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday rolled out the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state. Uttarakhand UCC will be the first of its kind to be implemented in the country.

Uttarakhand UCC will prioritise protection of personal rights and regulate the laws on marriage, divorce, inheritance, and live-in relationships. The law also mandates couples' registration on UCC portal.

People can register under UCC Uttarakhand in offline as well as online mode. Here is a step-by-step guide for registration.

The Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand has established a uniform set of rules to replace the distinct personal laws of each religion related to matters like marriage, divorce, adoption...