Question

When Madhurima went to the property registration office, the exercises Registrar told her, “You can’t write your name as Madhurima Banerjee d/o A. K. Banerjee. You are married, 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?

Answer 1

The Right to Equality is the fundamental right of Madhurima which has been violated by the Registrar. Men and women have equal rights over the right to choose their names and when to change their names.

Right to Equality

• Each and every citizen will be given equal protection under the laws of the land.
• No citizen is above the law.
• The foundation of democracy is the rule of law.
• Irrespective of the status of the person, laws are applicable in the same manner to everyone.
• Laws are the same for ordinary citizens, government official, or political leaders.