My daughter was born to a single mother, and her birth certificate doesn’t mention the father. I’m a single woman too, and I adopted her. Now, the registrar is refusing to issue a birth certificate without a father’s name. What can I do, especially since the father is unknown?

Indian law allows for adoption by single parents, and your daughter’s birth certificate should reflect her adoption. You can approach the registrar with a copy of the adoption order and request the issuance of a revised birth certificate reflecting your daughter’s adoption and your name as the mother. If the registrar continues to refuse, you can seek legal assistance to enforce your rights.