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Religion
Uttarakhand Waqf Board Proposes New Nikahnama Aligned with Uniform Civil Code
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 11:18 AM
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The Uttarakhand Waqf Board has prepared a draft nikahnama that conforms to the principles of the Uniform Civil Code, signalling a move to standardise Muslim marriage contracts in the state.
The Uttarakhand Waqf Board announced that it has drafted a new nikahnama designed to be consistent with the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The draft aims to replace existing marriage contracts used by the Muslim community in the state with a format that reflects the secular provisions of the UCC.
Board officials said the initiative seeks to bring greater legal uniformity to personal laws while respecting religious sensibilities. By aligning the nikahnama with the UCC, the board hopes to simplify registration procedures and reduce ambiguities that have historically arisen from divergent personal law practices.
The draft document will be circulated among community leaders and legal experts for feedback before any formal adoption. No timeline has been announced for its finalisation or implementation, and the board has indicated that further consultations are forthcoming.
Board officials said the initiative seeks to bring greater legal uniformity to personal laws while respecting religious sensibilities. By aligning the nikahnama with the UCC, the board hopes to simplify registration procedures and reduce ambiguities that have historically arisen from divergent personal law practices.
The draft document will be circulated among community leaders and legal experts for feedback before any formal adoption. No timeline has been announced for its finalisation or implementation, and the board has indicated that further consultations are forthcoming.