Hi,
I was recently blessed with a daughter and need to get her name registered and get the Birth Certificate from the local Municipal Ward Office.
My question :
1) Is it necessary (by Indian law) for my child to bear the same last name as mine? My family name (or 'caste' name) is present in my father's name; but is not there in my name. My last name is actually my father's first name (as it happens in south india). In such a case, can I keep my family name ('caste' name) as my daughter's last name ?
2) If possible, will this cause any other problems in her future, as her last name will be different than that of mine.
thanks,
Randhir
