Uttarakhand UCC amendment brings 7-year jail for forced marriages, live-ins

Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code (Amendment) Ordinance introduces stringent penalties, including up to seven years imprisonment, for offences related to marriage and live-in relationships. The amendments aim to clarify provisions, enhance effectiveness, and strengthen citizen rights, incorporating stricter punishment clauses following the implementation of new criminal laws.

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