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Uttarakhand Waqf Board proposes new nikahnama to align with UCC

New marriage registration process may require interfaith couples to register under Special Marriage Act

The Uttarakhand Waqf Board has proposed a new nikahnama to bring marriage registrations in line with the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). This proposal aims to end conversions carried out solely for marriage by requiring interfaith couples to register under the Special Marriage Act.
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The Uttarakhand Waqf Board has proposed a new nikahnama to align marriage registrations with the Uniform Civil Code, requiring interfaith couples to register under the Special Marriage Act instead of converting solely for marriage. A meeting to discuss the proposal is scheduled for September 9.

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The Uttarakhand Waqf Board has proposed a new nikahnama to bring marriage registrations in line with the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). This proposal aims to end conversions carried out solely for marriage by requiring interfaith couples to register under the Special Marriage Act.

The new marriage registration process will also do away with conversions carried out solely for marriage, with interfaith couples required to register instead under the Special Marriage Act. This measure is currently under consideration, and a meeting to discuss it is proposed for September 9.

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What is the purpose of the new nikahnama proposed by the Uttarakhand Waqf Board?
The new nikahnama aims to align marriage registrations with the Uniform Civil Code and prevent conversions only for marriage purposes.
What does the Special Marriage Act signify in this context?
The Special Marriage Act provides a legal framework for interfaith marriages without the need for religious conversion.

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