Uttarakhand is going to make history by becoming the pioneer state in India to adopt the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
A Bill on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is expected to be tabled during the session on February 6 with Section 144 Implemented during Uniform Civil Code Session. In a significant development, the state cabinet, led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, gave its approval to the draft report prepared by the state UCC panel during a meeting held on Sunday.
Step towards Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) aims to establish consistent civil laws for everyone in the state, regardless of caste or religion. This code will create a legal structure for uniform regulations related to marriage, divorce, land, property, and inheritance laws applicable to all citizens. 
On Friday, the five-member committee designated for the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) presented its draft report to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at his residence.
A Bill on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is expected to be tabled during the session on February 6. From February 5 to 8, during the session at the Uttarakhand assembly building in Dehradun, the local authorities have put restrictions (Section 144 CrPC) within a 300-meter area around the building for maintaining order and safety.
Ranjana Desai, a retired judge from the Supreme Court, handed the report to the Chief Minister. Other members of the committee were there too: Pramod Kohli, a retired judge, Manu Gaur, a social activist, Shatrughan Singh, a retired IAS officer, and Surekha Dangwal, the vice-chancellor of Doon University.
They’ve been looking into the laws that deal with personal matters in Uttarakhand, like marriage, divorce, property rights, inheritance, adoption, maintenance, custody, and guardianship. The decision to have rules around the assembly building was made to prevent any problems during expected protests by different groups.
Government plans regarding safety
According to the directions issued, the rules say that in that area, no more than five people should gather in public places like streets or intersections. If anyone wants to organize a march, protest, or public meeting, they need permission from the authorities first. 
Making loud noises, using loudspeakers, writing slogans on government buildings, and spreading information that might not be true are also not allowed.
If someone breaks these rules, they could be punished under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code for not following orders from public officials, said the Dehradun district magistrate, Sonika.
Discontent with Uniform Civil Code
The Muslim community has expressed worries about this law, mentioning that it seems to go against the teachings of the Quran and Sharia law. They are concerned enough that if this law is implemented, they might organize protests.
Additionally, they feel that the draft should have involved religious advisors from all faiths, and they believe that their suggestions haven’t been given enough consideration. 
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami clarified that the proposed bill is not meant to harm any religion. He emphasized that everyone in Uttarakhand is expected to abide by this law once it is in place.
CM Dhami said on Friday, “We promised our people to bring the UCC in Uttarakhand before the Assembly goes into session. The rollout of the UCC will be in line with a resolution adopted by the BJP.”
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