Akshat Agarwal
Uniform Civil Codes, Written By States, May Be Rewritten By Citizens
Gujarat, like Uttarakhand, is trying to radically change the relationship between law & family. But, results may end up looking quite different. Neither what proponents intend, nor what opponents fear
State of relationships
State-level uniform civil codes that cut the link between religion and family law are welcome. But, worryingly, Uttarakhand’s version can also lead to government surveillance of private lives