Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Only registered 'qazis' can solemnise marriage under new nikahnama in Uttarakhand

Dehradun: The Uttarakhand Waqf Board has drafted a new nikahnama aligned with the provisions of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), under which only registered 'qazis' or 'maulanas' will be authorised to solemnise marriages.

The soon-to-be-introduced draft is expected to curb instances of religious conversion solely for the purpose of marriage, Chairman of the Uttarakhand Waqf Board, Shadab Shams, told PTI.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.