The UCC’s part on live-in relationships, added almost as an afterthought, introduces a novel unwanted concept of “parental consent” into consensual adult intimacy.
UCC makes it mandatory for those in live-in relationships to notify registrar under whose jurisdiction they live, stipulates jail term of up to 3 months, or fine up to Rs 10,000 or both.
It discriminates between the parents of a child on matters of guardianship, does not provide equal rights to children born outside marriage, and fails to reform the outdated Hindu law on adoption.
The colonial-era law governing wills is bulky, overly prescriptive, and inaccessible. It should be simple and pithy. Most countries follow this format.
Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code claims to ensure gender justice by abolishing discriminatory practices among Muslims, but fails to address other unjust laws.
The Uttarakhand UCC Bill has failed to achieve its intended goal of uniformity. Instead, it appears to be an exercise in shoddy replication of existing laws and selective criminalisation.
We select individuals capable of becoming Formula One drivers. Then we give them rickety Maruti 800s on potholed roads and expect championship lap times.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
New Delhi: The Maharashtra Police placed an order last week for 15 US-made Barrett Multi-role Adaptive Design (MRAD) sniper rifles and related accessories worth...
What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.
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