Changing names a fundamental right, says Allahabad HC

The Allahabad high court has ruled that the right to keep a name of choice or change it according to personal preference comes within the ambit of fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution of India. Allowing a writ petition, the court quashed an order passed by the regional secretary, Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board), regional office, Bareilly, UP, and directed the respondents to allow the application of the petitioner to change his name.

June 02, 2023 at 04:09AM

from Times of India

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