Correction of Father’s Name in Birth Certificate Allowed After Husband’s Consent in Case of Child Born from Extra-Marital Relationship: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court delivered an important judgment on 03 March 2026 in the case titled XXX versus State of Kerala and Others. The matter was heard by Justice P.V. Kunhikrishnan. The case concerned correction of the father’s name in the birth certificate of a minor girl who was born during the subsistence of her mother’s earlier marriage. Facts Leading To The Petition The minor child and her biological parents…