Uttarakhand became the first state in the country to pass a law on Uniform Civil Code. This UCC bill proposes stiff regulation for live-in relationships.
Couples must make mandatory registration of live-in relationships with the registrar.
If a couple stays in live-in relationship for more than a month without submitting a statement
They could be sent to jail for upto 3 months or fined Rs. 10,000 or both.
If a couple withhold info or give false statement, they could face jail term for upto 3 months, or a fine of Rs 25,000, or both.
Those below the age of 21 will have to get parental consent for before registration.
If a woman gets deserted by her live-in partner, she will be entitled to claim maintenance.
A child born out of live-in relationship will be declared the legitimate child of the couple and have inheritance right.
The proposed law will apply to those living in Uttarakhand as well as residents of state living elsewhere in India.