Legal Issues And Challenges Faced By Illegitimate Children In India
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https://doi.org/10.48047/5rt9wg10Keywords:
Illegitimate; discrimination; amendments; uniform civil code; equality; issuesAbstract
Illegitimate children are the children born not only from void or voidable marriages but also the children of sex workers, sex violence victims, and so on. These children have to face many issues and challenges compared to legitimate children. They not only face the issue of social stigma but also legal issues and challenges. There is a need for equality amongst every child; they should not be discriminated against on this ground. To eradicate such discrimination, there needs to be either a uniform civil code or a specific law related to illegitimate children. The research was done on a doctrinal and empirical basis. Through the doctrinal research methodology, there has been descriptive analysis and analysis of the laws and precedents. The empirical research helped in gathering the status of illegitimate children in society and how there is a gap regarding their legal challenges. Through this study, work can be done to promote the equality of children in society.
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