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How a Hindi phrase in UCC is making even Uttarakhand BJP leaders squeamish

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How a Hindi phrase in UCC is making even Uttarakhand BJP leaders squeamish

New Delhi: The term ‘sahvas sambandh‘ as the Hindi translation of “live-in relationship” in the Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code has become a bone of contention in the state. While the Congress is protesting the “validation of live-in relationships” and the ushering in of “Bangkok culture” through the UCC and its use of ‘sahvas sambandh‘, some BJP leaders called for fine-tuning the term, arguing that it harms the reputation of Uttarakhand and could negatively impact its society and public sentiments. The UCC rules in Uttarakhand came into force on 2 January this year, making it mandatory for live-in couples to register with the state government. Failure to register is punishable by up to six months in jail. The requirements for live-in couples are many—from submitting a lengthy form and fees...

The problem of regulating live-in relationships

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announcing the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Dehradun. | Photo Credit: PTI Uttarakhand recently implemented a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), governing various aspects of civil life. One of the novel aspects of the UCC is that it mandates compulsory registration of opposite-sex live-in relationships, and criminalises those engaged in unregistered non-marital cohabitation. While some of the provisions on live-in relationships are well intentioned, others are problematic and potentially dangerous.Well intentioned, but... The biggest concerns around non-marital cohabitation tend to be the protection of the interests of the party that is rendered nee...

Uttarakhand UCC will make it easier for live-in couples to find houses: Implementation panel chief

The registration rules have drawn concern from live-in couples, regarding which Singh, in an interview to ThePrint Monday, said the “rules will make it easier for those in live-in relationships to get accommodation”. “Couples in such relationships living in other states will come to Uttarakhand for more safety and security.”Singh, who was chief secretary of Uttarakhand, asserted that “many concerns raised against the UCC are not proper”.“Although there is a 16-page form and a requirement of priest certification, it won’t take more than 15 minutes to fill the form for certification. Similarly, there are close relationships where marriage is prohibited and thus, a certification is needed from a religious leader,” he explained. Singh spoke about the “background” in which registration of live-...