JOURNAL ARTICLE

UCC protects women's rights, ends polygamy and halala in Muslim community: Shatrughan Singh.

  • Published In: India Together, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 2

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Abstract

The article discusses the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand, which aims to establish uniform rules for personal and family matters for all citizens, regardless of religion. Shatrughan Singh, Chairman of the Rules and Implementation Committee, led the drafting of the UCC, which has now become law in the state. The UCC in Uttarakhand has ended practices like polygamy and 'halala' in the Muslim community, with a focus on protecting women's rights. Singh highlights the challenges faced during the process and emphasizes the importance of the UCC in promoting gender equality and uniformity in personal laws across states. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:India Together. 2025/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:182507986
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