Allahabad: The Allahabad High Court has ruled that every person in India has the fundamental right to choose or change their name. The court said this right is protected under the Indian Constitution.A man named Sameer Rao had filed a petition in the court, asking for his name to be changed from “Shahnawaz” to “Md Sameer Rao” in his school records. According to a report by media, his request was earlier rejected by the Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education.
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court recognized that the Bar Council of India guidelines do not permit female advocates to appear in court with their faces covered. This was highlighted after a claimant, Advocate Syed Ainain Qadri, refused to remove her covering. Ultimately, the Court dismissed the related case on December 13.
The Delhi High Court ruled to remove an estranged couple’s names from online records related to their matrimonial dispute, emphasizing the right to privacy and the principle of being forgotten. The Court directed authorities to implement this order promptly, highlighting the need to balance public information access with individual dignity and fairness.
The Karnataka High Court directed the Director General of Police to alert all police stations about a woman who has filed 10 criminal cases against different men over the past decade. It also instructed that no further complaints should be registered on her behalf without a preliminary inquiry, aiming to prevent misuse of the legal system.
Today(on 15th April), The Delhi High Court emphasized the right to be identified by one’s name and as the child of their parents, stating that legitimate requests for name corrections should be granted. It ordered the CBSE to issue new marksheets for Classes 10 and 12 with the correct name of the petitioner’s father, recognizing the importance of accurate identity.
The Delhi High Court issued notice to the Delhi government in response to a petition seeking a ban on disclosing the names and details of individuals accused in rape cases without court authorization. The petition, filed by a doctor accused in a 2023 rape case, emphasizes the need for anonymity until the conclusion of the trial and demands strict prohibitions on media disclosure.
