Right To Be Identified By One's Name Fundamental To Individual's Identity: Delhi High Court

Nupur Thapliyal

15 April 2024 9:58 AM IST

  • Right To Be Identified By Ones Name Fundamental To Individuals Identity: Delhi High Court

    The Delhi High Court has recently observed that name of an individual is an identity marker and the right to be identified by one's name is fundamental to one's very identity.“It partakes, therefore, of a primordial necessity, and the Court has, when petitioned in that regard, to ensure that the request, if genuine, is acceded to,” Justice C Hari Shankar said. Referring to the Supreme...

    Nupur Thapliyal

    Nupur Thapliyal

    Nupur Thapliyal is a Principal Correspondent with LiveLaw, based in New Delhi. She reports from the Delhi High Court and trial courts in the national capital

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