Himachal HC Rules Against Denying Birth Registration For Children Born Out Of Void Marriages

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has declared it illegal to refuse birth registration for children born out of void marriages, emphasizing their right to recognition. The ruling followed a petition from three minors seeking inclusion in panchayat records. The court affirmed that such children are entitled to birth registration under Section 16 of the Hindu Marriage Act, regardless of their parents’ marital status.