Child’s Identity Is Part of Their Autonomy, Fresh Birth Certificate with Mother’s Surname Ordered: Calcutta High Court
In a significant judgment focusing on the personal liberty and identity of a minor, the Calcutta High Court has directed the municipal authorities to issue a fresh birth certificate to a minor girl who sought to change her surname from that of her biological father to that of her mother. The Court, while addressing the plea in AB VERSUS REGISTRAR OF BIRTHS AND DEATH, CHANDERNAGORE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION & ORS, held…
