The Supreme Court ruled that a mother, as the natural guardian, can choose her child’s surname after remarriage. The court stressed the importance of identity and mental well-being for the child.
The Bombay High Court denied a woman’s request to dismiss her husband’s divorce appeal after she remarried during the appeal period, citing the Hindu Marriage Act’s restrictions on remarriage.
The Supreme Court ruled that a mother, as the natural guardian, can choose her child’s surname after remarrying. This decision emphasizes the child’s well-being and identity.
The Bombay High Court denied a woman’s request to dismiss her husband’s divorce appeal, noting her remarriage during the appeal period violated Section 15 of the Hindu Marriage Act.
