Uttarakhand High Court expunges directive to live-in couple to register under Uniform Civil Code

The Uttarakhand High Court recently overturned a directive requiring a live-in couple to register under the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The initial directive, issued by a lower court, aimed to ensure that the couple's relationship was recognized under the UCC, which governs personal laws in India. The High Court's decision reflects a stance that the UCC's applicability to live-in relationships should not be mandated in this context. The judgment underscores the judiciary's role in interpreting and applying personal laws with sensitivity to individual circumstances, highlighting the evolving nature of legal provisions concerning personal relationships in India.