Controversy Erupts Over Triple Talaq Case in Haridwar Not Filed Under UCC
Haridwar: Triple talaq case triggers controversy over non-use of UCC provisions
Hindustan Times
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In Haridwar, Uttarakhand, police registered a case against a man for allegedly giving triple talaq to his wife over dowry, but it was not filed under the state's Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Legal experts express concern over the non-application of UCC provisions, which were implemented in January 2022, highlighting issues in the enforcement process.
- 01A case of triple talaq was registered but not under the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
- 02The complainant, Shaheen, accused her husband of dowry harassment and triple talaq.
- 03Uttarakhand's UCC was implemented in January 2022, aimed at abolishing practices like triple talaq.
- 04Legal experts criticize the failure to apply UCC provisions in serious cases.
- 05The police cited technical issues with the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) as a reason for not using UCC.
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In Haridwar district, Uttarakhand, a case has been registered against a man for allegedly pronouncing triple talaq on his wife, Shaheen, over dowry disputes. The case, however, has ignited controversy as it was not filed under the state's Uniform Civil Code (UCC), which aims to abolish such practices. Shaheen's complaint, lodged on April 4, details her experiences of harassment for dowry and the subsequent pronouncement of triple talaq by her husband, Danish, shortly after their marriage two and a half years ago. Haridwar Rural Superintendent of Police Shekhar Chand Suyal explained that the police are currently unable to apply UCC provisions due to delays in software updates to the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS). Legal experts have expressed concern over the lack of enforcement of UCC, which was implemented in January 2022, emphasizing that it allows for remarriage without conditions and criminalizes practices such as halala. They argue that the failure to register such serious offenses under the UCC raises significant concerns about the effectiveness of the law.
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The case highlights the challenges in enforcing the UCC, which could affect the legal rights of women facing similar situations in Uttarakhand.
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