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Bombay HC Allows Child Raised By Single Mother To Drop Fathers Name, Stresses 'Right To Identity'

The Bombay High Court ruled that a child raised solely by her mother cannot be compelled to carry the fathers name or caste in official records.

20 Feb 2026 1:52 pm