JUDGMENT

The above Writ Petition (C) is filed with the following prayers:

"i. Issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or direction commanding the 2nd Respondent to correct the name of the father of the 2nd Petitioner in his birth certificate (Exhibit P1) by substituting the name of the 3rd Respondent as the biological and lawful father of the 2nd Petitioner, based on Exhibit P2 DNA Report and Exhibit P3 Agreement;

ii. Direct the 1st Respondent to issue necessary instructions to the 2nd Respondent to make the needed correction in Exhibit P1 within reasonable timeframe.

iii. Pass such other orders or directions as this Hon’ble Court may deem just, fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case. "

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2. The 1^st petitioner is the mother of the 2^nd petitioner-minor child. According to the 1^st petitioner, the 3^rd respondent is the father of the 2^nd petitioner. But, the father of the 2^nd petitioner is wrongly stated in the Birth Certi petitioners want to correct the same. Hence, this writ petition.

3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the 2^nd respondent.

4. The petitioners submitted that, they are read