AIMPLB Challenges Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code in High Court

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has filed a petition in the Uttarakhand High Court against the state's newly implemented Uniform Civil Code, arguing it violates constitutional rights and Muslim personal law. The case will be heard on April 1, 2025, amid widespread legal and social debates.

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has formally challenged the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the Uttarakhand High Court, claiming the law contravenes several constitutional articles and undermines Muslim personal law. AIMPLB spokesperson SQR Ilyas confirmed the Board's legal move in an official statement.

The court accepted the petition, and a hearing is set for April 1, 2025. The petition was initiated after the UCC's notification on January 27, with involvement from ten individuals linked to the AIMPLB, including Razia Baig and Abdul Basit, among others, who are state conveners.

The legal challenge, crafted by Advocate Nabeela Jameel and senior Advocate MR Shamshad, disputes the UCC on grounds of violating fundamental rights. Uttarakhand, as the first state to enact the UCC, excluded Scheduled Tribes and certain protected communities, while aiming for uniform personal laws across religious and social divides.