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Stating that the right to live with dignity includes not being 'tied down by casteism', the Delhi high court has directed the CBSE to comply with the request of two siblings belonging to the Scheduled Caste community to update their father's surname, which he has changed due to social stigma, in their Class 10 and 12 certificates.
Observing that right to identity is an intrinsic part of Article 21 of the Constitution of India, the Delhi High Court has said that it is permissible for an individual to change his or her surname to...
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Stating that the right to live with dignity includes not being "tied down by casteism", the Delhi High Court has directed the CBSE to comply with the request of two siblings belonging to the Scheduled Caste community to update their father's surname, which he has changed due to social stigma, in their Class 10 and 12 certificates. India News | Right to Live with Dignity Includes Not Being Tied Down by Casteism: Delhi HC.
The constitution grants everyone the right to live with dignity and "not to be tied down" by casteism, Justice Mini Pushkarna said.
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