Minor Passport Can Be Issued Without Father’s Consent, Single Parent Rights Recognised Under Passports Act, 1967: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court in the case of Shaik Shabana vs Union of India delivered an important judgment on 01 May 2026 protecting the rights of single parents. The case was decided by Justice Battu Devanand, where the Court examined whether a mother can obtain a passport for her minor child without the consent of the father. Background Facts of the Case The petitioner Shaik Shabana applied for a…
