The law has sparked debates over privacy, with concerns that registrars have the authority to summon partners and record statements, raising fears of intrusion.
Uttarakhand high court has directed the state government to respond to a petition challenging the registration format for live-in relationships under the Uniform Civil Code, report said. The court objected to the UCC form asking details specifically about the past relationships.
An IIT Bombay alumnus and a fashion designer, represented by counsel, argued before Chief Justice G Narendar and Justice Ashish Naithani that the Uttarakhand UCC's live-in relationship registration form unfairly requires them to disclose extensive personal history, including past marital details.
The couple's lawyer contended that such information, like divorce or widowhood status, is unnecessary for live-in registration, and only basic identification and residency documents should be required. The petition was filed by a Ranikhet resident, originally from Mumbai, where the couple currently resides as tenants.
According to the UCC rules, providing proof of previous relationships is compulsory. This would include a final decree of divorce, final decree of nullity of marriage, death certificate of spouse, and certificate of terminated live-in relationship.
UCC In Uttarakhand
Under UCC, implemented in Uttarakhand on Jan 27, live-in relationships must be registered within a month of commencement. Failure to do so could result in penalties, including imprisonment for up to six months or a fine of up to Rs 25,000.
The law has sparked debates over privacy, with concerns that registrars have the authority to summon partners and record statements, raising fears of intrusion.