It is unthinkable that marriages and live-in relationships between adults should become so regimented by the state. This is a violation of constitutional and human rights to have adult agency appropriated by the state and non-state actors. 

The Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Mandates Registration of Live-in Relationships, Prompting Concerns Over Privacy, LGBTQIA Rights, and Personal Freedom

While conversations around a uniform civil code are not new, implementing it in a diverse and culturally pluralistic society like India poses several problems. A primary criticism is its potential to stifle personal choice and autonomy.