Section 5 Child’s Right Act

Section 5 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Right to name. It is under Part II (Rights and Responsibilities of a Child) of the Act.

(1) Every child has a right to a name and, accordingly, shall be given a name on his birth or on such other date as is dictated by the culture of his parents or guardian.

(2) The birth of every child shall be registered in accordance with the provisions of the Birth, Death, etc. (Compulsory Registration) Act, 1992.