Kabin-Nama

5yrs after HC order: Govt yet to drop the word ‘Kumari’ from Kabin Nama

The High Court in a 2019 judgement directed the government to drop the word “kumari”, or virgin, from the marriage registration form, terming it defamatory and discriminatory against women.

May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024

5yrs after HC order: Govt yet to drop the word ‘Kumari’ from Kabin Nama

The High Court in a 2019 judgement directed the government to drop the word “kumari”, or virgin, from the marriage registration form, terming it defamatory and discriminatory against women.