Uttarakhand Waqf Board's Revised Marriage Form Sparks Muslim Board Opposition
The Uttarakhand waqf board plans to issue a new nikahnama aligned with the Uniform Civil Code, prompting criticism from the All India Muslim Personal Law Board.
Within a month, the waqf board intends to replace the existing marriage contract with a version that conforms to the Uniform Civil Code. The draft eliminates provisions for multiple marriages and bans the practice of halala, while reaffirming that instant talaq is unconstitutional. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board, which is already contesting the UCC in court, has voiced strong opposition to the proposal.
Why it matters
It highlights the clash between India's push for a Uniform Civil Code and Muslim personal law traditions.
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