My wife and I have been living apart in different cities for the past 8 years. My passport needs renewing, and I’d like to remove her name from it. Is this possible without going through a divorce? Could I use an affidavit to achieve this?

Indian law does not allow for the removal of a spouse’s name from a passport without a court order. An affidavit alone is not sufficient for this purpose. You would need to demonstrate a valid legal reason for the removal, such as a pending divorce or a court-ordered separation.