Q. High Courts of Allahabad and Delhi affirmed that the right to change one's name is a fundamental right under which Article?
Answer:
Article 21
Notes: High Courts of Allahabad and Delhi affirmed that the right to change one's name is a fundamental aspect of the right to life under Article 21.
The Allahabad High Court allowed a man to change his name, emphasizing the constitutional rights granted under Articles 19(1)(a), 21, and 14, while the Delhi High Court permitted two brothers to reflect their father's changed surname on their educational certificates, emphasizing the connection between the right to identity and the right to life under Article 21.