#Registration of Births and Deaths Act

An Odisha High Court ruling confirms that the date recorded on a death certificate issued under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act cannot be contested by an employer unless corrected by law. This makes the certificate a conclusive public document for settling service-related claims. The decision safeguards families of deceased employees from arbitrary denial of benefits.

Karnataka High Court mandates BBMP to correct a mother's misspelled name on a birth certificate under Section 15 of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, reinforcing that clerical errors must be rectified within one month. The ruling underscores the legal obligation of authorities to ensure accurate public records, protecting citizens' rights to correct identity documentation.

Gujarat High Court rules that under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, a death certificate can be issued based on police certification and family identification alone, even if the body is not recovered. The judgment clarifies that conclusive evidence of death overrides the requirement of physical body recovery, impacting families seeking legal recognition of death for inheritance, insurance, and administrative purposes.

Bombay High Court holds that accurate birth records must be corrected using documentary proof, even after one-year window, affirming the right to identity under Article 21.