Yes, if those seeking to live together don’t inform the authorities and submit their statement, they will be served a notice, following which criminal prosecution can be initiated against them.
The UCC Bill lists out three categories of punishments in case couples do not comply with the law.
In the first scenario, if they have spent a month without submitting a statement, they can face a jail term of upto three months or a maximum fine of ₹10,000, or both.
Any false statement by the couple can attract the same jail term, but a higher fine amount of ₹25,000, or both.
Upon being issued a notice by the Registrar, if a partner does not submit the statement of the live-in relationship, they may face six months in jail and/or fine of ₹25,000.
Source: Barandbench
