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When Madhurima went to the property registration office, the R... - Democratic Politics
When Madhurima went to the property registration office, the Registrar told her, “You can’t write your name as Madhurima Banerjee d/o A. K. Banerjee. You are married, so you must give your husband’s name. Your husband’s surname is Rao. So your name should be changed to Madhurima Rao.” She did not agree. She said “If my husband’s name has not changed after marriage, why should mine?” In your opinion who is right in this dispute? And why?
In my opinion, Madhurima is right.
Reasons:
Right to Equality: The Constitution guarantees equality before the law. Forcing a woman to change her name while a man is not required to do so is a form of gender-based discrimination, which violates the Right to Equality.
No Legal Requirement: There is no law in India that makes it mandatory for a woman to change her surname after marriage. She has the legal right to continue using her maiden name.
Right to Identity: Every individual has the right to choose their own identity. The Registrar’s demand interferes with Madhurima's personal freedom and her right to be identified as she chooses.
Equal Status: Marriage is a partnership of equals. If the husband’s name remains unchanged, the wife should also have the same choice regarding her name.