Children Resulting From Void Marriages Entitled to Birth Registration, To Be Acknowledged Under Law: Himachal Pradesh High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ruled that children born from void marriages cannot be denied birth registration, affirming their right to legal recognition regardless of the validity of their parents' marriage. The court underscored that children’s legal rights and identity should be recognized independently of their parents’ marital status. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua, who presided over the case, highlighted the fundamental rights of children, stating, “The fact that they…