Halala and Iddat practices banned in Uttarakhand after UCC implementation: Here's what it means
India TV NewsUCC in Uttarakhand: The Uttarakhand government today implemented the Uniform Civil Code, making it the first state in India to do so. With the implementation of the UCC in Uttarakhand, several rules have been revised, and numerous practices like Halala and Iddat have been completely abolished. The duration of Iddat varies depending on the circumstances: Widowhood: If a woman becomes a widow, the Iddat period lasts for four months and ten days, unless she is pregnant, in which case the period extends until the birth of the child. If a woman becomes a widow, the Iddat period lasts for four months and ten days, unless she is pregnant, in which case the period extends until the birth of the child. Divorce: In the case of divorce, the Iddat period lasts for three menstrual cycles or three lunar months, depending on whether the woman is menstruating or not.
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