This Bare Act by Taxmann is a comprehensive legal reference that provides a holistic view of Uttarakhand’s newly introduced Uniform Civil Code (UCC), 2024. It merges the complete legislative text, comparative tables, cross-references, and notifications into one resource, offering an in-depth and authoritative understanding of the Uttarakhand UCC, 2024.

This publication is designed to help legal practitioners, judiciary, policymakers, academicians, and researchers interpret and apply the provisions of the Uttarakhand UCC, thereby ensuring clarity and consistency across various personal laws.

The Present Publication is the 2025 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Uttarakhand UCC, 2024 [Uttarakhand Act No. 3 of 2024]. The coverage of the book is as follows:

• Updated Text of the Uttarakhand UCC, 2024
  • Presents the complete text of the Uniform Civil Code, Uttarakhand, 2024, accompanied by a detailed Arrangement of Sections and a Statement of Objects and Reasons
  • Provides a user-friendly layout with a subject index, making it easier to locate and analyse specific sections
• Comparative Tables & Cross-References
  • Side-by-side references illustrate how provisions in the Uttarakhand UCC align with or differ from key personal law statutes. These tables include:
    • Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 vs. Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code, 2024
    • Hindu Succession Act, 1956 vs. Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code, 2024
    • Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019 vs. Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code, 2024
    • Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 vs. Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code, 2024
    • Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 vs. Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code, 2024
    • Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936 vs. Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code, 2024
    • Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872 vs. Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code, 2024
    • Divorce Act, 1869 vs. Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code, 2024
    • Special Marriage Act, 1954 vs. Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code, 2024
    • Indian Succession Act, 1925 vs. Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code, 2024
    • Comparisons between the Uttarakhand UCC, 2024, and older laws across different religions and communities
  • These tables enable readers to pinpoint the similarities, differences, and legislative evolutions introduced by the Uttarakhand UCC and thus streamline legal analysis
• Notifications & Supplementary Materials
  • Incorporates relevant notifications to ensure readers have access to the most current legal requirements and guidance for implementing the Uttarakhand UCC.