Wife Entitled To Apply For Passport Without Needing Spouse’s Consent: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has ruled that a wife does not require her husband's permission or signature while applying for a passport. In a significant judgment supporting women’s independence and constitutional equality, Justice Anand Venkatesh observed that insisting on such permission reflected a regressive and patriarchal mindset. Observations on Gender Equality and Emancipation The Court strongly criticized the practice of requiring a husband's approval, terming it a reflection of male…
