Delhi HC: Right to live with dignity not bound by casteism, CBSE cannot deny name change request
The Delhi High Court has ruled that an individual’s right to live with dignity should not be bound by casteism. The court made this observation while justifying the decision of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to deny a request to change the names of two brothers on their 10th and 12th grade certificates. The court stated that it is unfair to deny a person the right to identify with a particular caste if they choose not to do so.
Key details of the case:
– The CBSE had refused to make necessary changes in the certificates of the two brothers after they requested a change in their surname.
– The Delhi HC noted that the petitioners have every right to have an identity that gives them a respectable place in society.
– The court further clarified that a change in the father’s surname will not result in a change in the caste of the petitioners or allow them to avail any reservation or benefit that may be available for the updated caste/surname.
– The CBSE argued that the change in surname would result in a change in the caste of the petitioners, which could be misused.
The HC has said that the right to identity is an intrinsic part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The decision will be welcomed by those who feel that they are unfairly restricted by their caste identity. The court has sent a clear message that individuals have the right to choose their identity, and that this right should not be curtailed by societal or institutional norms.
In conclusion, the Delhi High Court has made it clear that an individual’s right to live with dignity should not be bound by casteism. The decision will have a significant impact on those who seek to change their identity and will provide them with a legal framework to do so. The CBSE and other institutions will also need to review their policies to ensure that they are in line with the court’s ruling.
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