Gujarat HC examines woman's plea to reclaim Christian name amid housing bias
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·1 viewsA woman from Vadodara, Gujarat, has approached the High Court seeking to revert to her Christian maiden name after facing social difficulties, including trouble finding housing. She had adopted a Muslim name following her marriage to a Muslim man, which she says now creates practical challenges in daily life. State authorities had earlier rejected her request for a gazette publication of the name change, citing the absence of a divorce decree. The Gujarat High Court has issued notices to relevant state authorities over the denial. The court is now awaiting official responses explaining why her name change request was not processed.
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