{
  "id": 6043087,
  "title": "Uttarakhand waqf board bid to align nikahnama with UCC draws opposition",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/uttarakhand-waqf-board-bid-to-align-nikahnama-with-ucc-draws",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T21:20:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/uttarakhand-waqf-board-bid-to-align-nikahnama-with-ucc-draws-opposition/articleshow/133852262.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Uttarakhand Waqf Board's proposal to revise the nikahnama, a marriage contract, in order to align it with the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has faced opposition from the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB). The AIMPLB, which has challenged the UCC in the high court, argued that the state's waqf board and government should not revise the nikahnama until the Uttarakhand High Court delivers its judgment. The board maintains that the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act is a valid Indian law and cannot be overruled by the UCC, which governs marriage, divorce, and inheritance rights. AIMPLB spokesperson SQR Ilyas argued that those who do not follow personal law can still seek recourse under civil laws applicable to all. The AIMPLB plans to challenge the UCC in Gujarat, Assam, and MP, similar to their previous challenge in Uttarakhand. Additionally, they are organizing a national campaign, the Movement for Protection of the Constitution and Sharia, which will commence from Jantar Mantar on September 17. The revised nikahnama draft, scheduled to be reviewed by UCC panel members on September 9, removes provisions for second, third, and fourth marriages. It strictly enforces single marriages, bans halala practice, and prohibits conversion for marriage. Under the revised contract, the mandatory iddat period will be eliminated, granting women greater autonomy in determining the timing of divorce.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}