Father’s Name Not Mandatory for Child’s Passport, Rules Delhi High Court
Court clarifies that in single-parent custody cases, adding the other parent’s name is not compulsory if rights have been relinquished.
New Delhi | April 10, 2026 In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has stated that a child’s passport does not require the name of both parents if the child is under the sole custody of one parent.
The court observed that if a child is completely in the care of either the mother or the father, and the other parent has relinquished their rights or given consent, it is not necessary to include their name in the passport application.
The judgment provides major relief to single parents, emphasizing that authorities should not insist on forcibly adding the name of the absent parent in such cases.
The court further clarified that passport issuance should be based on the legal custody status and supporting documents, rather than rigid requirements that may not apply to all family situations.
This ruling is expected to simplify passport procedures for single-parent families and ensure a more inclusive and practical approach in documentation processes.
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