Delhi High Court upholds right to have one's identity in school records connected to biological mother

The Delhi High Court ruled that children have the right to have their biological mother’s name reflected in their school records. The case involved a dispute where a child’s stepmother’s name was listed in official documents, causing emotional distress to the biological mother. The court observed that the child’s right to identity includes having accurate records of their biological parentage. It directed schools to amend records accordingly and ensure such issues are handled sensitively to avoid harming children’s emotional well-being.