Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Needed: A less intrusive, more inclusive civil code

As Uttarakhand paves the way for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), it faces complexities in balancing tradition and modernity

Shobhaa De | Mandatory registration of ‘live-ins’? Way over the top!

Uttarakhand's new law on live-in relationships faces criticism for intruding into personal lives; concerns for women's autonomy.

The bill will now be sent to Uttarakhand governor Lt, Gen. Gurmit Singh and President Murmu for their assent, after which it will become law

The provision to ensure equal rights in property to the sons and daughters of all faiths is also a welcome move

It is a fact that the personal laws of several communities are not in line with the idea of freedom of a modern society.

All personal laws in India are misogynistic and medieval.

It’s not only one community that will see its personal laws on inheritance, marriage, divorce change, but all communities if there is a UCC

The government must initiate efforts to create a common consensus amongst citizens and prepare the nation for its implementation.

Shah said Uniform Civil Code is the BJP's promise to the people of this country from the Jan Sangh days

BJP believes that Kejriwal’s party will cut into the votes of the Congress