Single Mother Can Obtain Minor Child's Passport Without Father's Consent: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that a single mother who is living separately from her husband can apply for and obtain a passport for her minor child without securing the consent or signature of the father, provided the prescribed declarations under the passport rules are submitted and there is no court order prohibiting issuance of the passport. Court Decision Justice Battu Devanand delivered the judgment while allowing a…
