Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:32pm on 07 Mar 2024,Thursday Entertainment
Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale criticized the BJP government's notification demanding married women obtain "permission" from their husbands to revert to maiden surnames. Gokhale labeled the rule a "shameless display of misogyny," questioning its rationale. He demanded its withdrawal, stating, "What the hell is 'husband's permission' for a woman choosing to change her own name?" The Delhi High Court has also taken cognizance of the matter, with a petitioner challenging the rule's infringement on autonomy and privacy. The contentious decree has ignited debates surrounding gender bias and personal identity rights.
