PIL Filed against Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code, Alleges Discrimination Against Muslims & LGBTQ

A PIL has been filed in the Uttarakhand High Court challenging the ‘Uniform Civil Code Uttarakhand, 2024,’ particularly provisions on marriage, divorce, and live-in relationships, claiming they violate fundamental rights. 

The plea argues that the Code imposes Hindu marriage prohibitions on Muslims and Parsis, disregarding their customs. 

It also alleges discrimination against LGBTQ individuals by restricting live-in relationships to biological males and females. 

Concerns over privacy violations, arbitrary registration requirements, and excessive powers granted to the Registrar have also been raised. 

The petition contends these provisions violate Articles 14, 15, and 21 of the Constitution and seeks judicial review.