Uttarakhand implements Uniform Civil Code, ensuring equality in marriage, inheritance, adoption.

Uttarakhand implements Uniform Civil Code, ensuring equality in marriage, inheritance, adoption.

Jan 28, 2025

Uttarakhand has become the second state after Goa to implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), which sets a single framework for marriage, divorce, property, inheritance, and adoption for all citizens. The code aims to ensure equality between communities and promote gender equality and

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Supreme Court Takes Firm Stand Regarding Misleading Health Claims, Continues proceeding against Patanjali

Supreme Court Takes Firm Stand Regarding Misleading Health Claims, Continues proceeding against Patanjali

Apr 11, 2024

The Supreme Court has refused to accept a second round of apologies from self-styled yoga guru Baba Ramdev, Patanjali Ayurved Limited, and its managing director Acharya Balkrishna in a contempt case, citing concerns about Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies playing with the

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Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code bill receives the president’s approval

Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code bill receives the president’s approval

Mar 14, 2024

Issue: Applause and discussion throughout the country have been generated by President Droupadi Murmu’s recent assent of Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2024. Facts: As the first state to do so, Uttarakhand establishes a uniform set of rules that regulate many facets

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