Supreme Court allows child to adopt stepfather's name, grants mother sole custody
The Supreme Court has allowed a child to adopt the surname of her stepfather, the man who lives with and provides care for her. The child's own wish to take his name was a key factor in the Court's decision.
In the same ruling, the Court granted the mother exclusive custody of the child. The order marks an unusual intervention by the apex court in a family law matter, prioritising the child's stated preference and welfare.
