Madhya Pradesh Cabinet OKs UCC Bill: Bans Triple Talaq, Polygamy, Mandates Live-In Registration

The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approved a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill banning triple talaq, polygamy, and nikah halala, making live-in relationships registration mandatory. The Bill, to be introduced in the upcoming Assembly session, aims to establish a uniform legal framework governing marriage, divorce, maintenance, inheritance, and live-in relationships, regardless of religion. It criminalizes instant triple talaq, polygamy, and requires registration of marriages and divorces, with penalties for non-compliance. The Bill also grants equal legal status and inheritance rights to all children, prioritizing their best interests in custody disputes.