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The adoption of the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand, India, has divided Muslim women, with some welcoming the secular laws and others opposing them due to fears of losing their rights to practice Islam. The code prohibits polygamy and sets a minimum marriageable age.
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How might the adoption of the Uniform Civil Code impact the traditional Islamic laws in Uttarakhand?
How might the resistance to the code affect the relationship between religion and law in India?
What are the arguments for and against the code's provisions on polygamy and minimum marriageable age?
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