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Father Remains Responsible, But His Identity Becomes Optional: Karnataka High Court Allows Alteration of Child’s Surname to Reflect Mother’s Lineage
High Court Mar 6, 2026 0

Father Remains Responsible, But His Identity Becomes Optional: Karnataka High Court Allows Alteration of Child’s Surname to Reflect Mother’s Lineage

Can a child surname reflect the mother’s lineage even when the biological father continues to legally exist? The Karnataka High Court said it can, noting that the father’s legal relationship and the child’s rights remain intact even if the child’s surname reflects the maternal family. BENGALURU: Justice Suraj Govindaraj of the Karnataka High Court decided…

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Supreme Court Orders Employer To Deduct 50% From Husband’s Salary And Deposit Monthly Maintenance To Wife’s Account
Supreme Court Mar 6, 2026 0

Supreme Court Orders Employer To Deduct 50% From Husband’s Salary And Deposit Monthly Maintenance To Wife’s Account

Can a court order a man’s salary to be directly deducted for maintenance? The Supreme Court has now taken an unprecedented step after a husband allegedly failed to pay support. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court ordered the employer of a man to deduct ₹25,000 every month from his salary and transfer it directly to the…

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Men Too Have Dignity, Pride And Social Identity: Kerala HC Praised Gentlemanly Attitude Of Ex-Husband Allowing Correction Of Father’s Name In Birth Certificate Of Child Born Out Of Extra-Marital Affair
High Court Mar 5, 2026 0

Men Too Have Dignity, Pride And Social Identity: Kerala HC Praised Gentlemanly Attitude Of Ex-Husband Allowing Correction Of Father’s Name In Birth Certificate Of Child Born Out Of Extra-Marital Affair

Can a father’s name in a birth certificate be corrected years later when a child is born from an extramarital relationship? The Kerala High Court answered this sensitive question while also noting that men too have dignity and social identity. KOCHI: The Kerala High Court allowed correction of the father’s name in the birth certificate…

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