Kerala High Court: Men Have Dignity Too; Allows Father's Name Change in Birth Certificate

• Kerala High Court allowed correction of father's name in a child's birth certificate, citing "men too have dignity, pride, and self-respect."
• The case involved a mother seeking to replace her ex-husband’s name with her new husband’s for a daughter born during an extra-marital relationship.
• Justice PV Kunhikrishnan emphasized that a husband shouldn't be publicly ridiculed by being named father of a non-biological child.
• The ex-husband showed a "gentlemanly attitude" by not opposing the petition, prioritizing the child's welfare.
• Thrissur Municipal Corporation directed to make a marginal entry and issue a fresh birth certificate within 30 days.