<h1>Uniform Civil Code Advances Gender Equality and Constitutional Rights Through Progressive Legal Framework for Personal Laws</h1> The Uttarakhand government defended its Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in court, arguing it represents progress towards an egalitarian society and gender equality. Implemented in January, the code has faced legal challenges, particularly regarding live-in relationship registration. The government maintains the UCC reflects constitutional principles, was developed through extensive consultations, and aims to replace religion-based personal laws with statutory regulations that align with constitutional goals.