The Bill passed by the legislative assembly in Uttarakhand has drawn criticism for its failure to acknowledge the unique religious identity and practices of personal laws. Certain clauses in the Bill are alarming as they contravene this core principle
Pleas by eight interfaith couples for protection of life were dismissed by the Allahabad High Court as their marriages were not in compliance with the Act. Pleas from other states regarding such laws are pending before the Supreme Court
As the state becomes the first to implement its own brand of the Code, concerns are being raised against potential state vigilantism, moral policing and infringement of individual and minority rights
Some states have asked the public for suggestions for a draft UCC. Regulation of live-in relationships and giving equal rights to women in property are some of the issues that need looking into.