SC notice to states, UTs on plea for mother's name on documents
July 16, 2014 19:53
he Supreme Court today sought responses from all states and union territories on a petition seeking that a child be identified by the name of his/her mother in all official documents and affidavits.
"This is towards women rights. This is a good subject and good for the day," a bench headed by Justice H L Dattu said while taking up the matter.
The apex court issued notices to all states and UTs on a petition filed by Madhav Kant Mishra, a journalist-turned- spiritual activist, which said the mandatory practice of filling up father's name in official documents should be made optional as "a mother's identity is certain and definite."
"This is towards women rights. This is a good subject and good for the day," a bench headed by Justice H L Dattu said while taking up the matter.
The apex court issued notices to all states and UTs on a petition filed by Madhav Kant Mishra, a journalist-turned- spiritual activist, which said the mandatory practice of filling up father's name in official documents should be made optional as "a mother's identity is certain and definite."
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