“Children Can’t Be Denied Birth Registration Solely Because They Were Born from an Unregistered or Legally Invalid Marriage”: Himachal Pradesh HC

The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that children born from invalid marriages must not be denied birth registration. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua emphasized that these children have rights regardless of their parents’ marital status, reinforcing their legal identity and protection under the law. The court ordered authorities to update relevant records accordingly.