In an unusual turn of events, a name dispute between a couple from Hunsur, Mysuru district, which escalated to near-divorce and court intervention, concluded with a heartwarming reunion this Saturday. After three years of discord following their child’s birth in 2021, the couple finally agreed on a name in a courtroom setting, a resolution that brought them back together in a celebration marked by exchanged garlands and shared sweets.
The contention began when the wife, soon after giving birth, started calling their baby ‘Adi’, a name informally used but never officially registered. Her husband, distant since her pregnancy announcement, disagreed, preferring a name that honored the god Shani. Their inability to find a compromise led the wife to seek legal recourse for maintenance under Section 125 of the CrPC, indicating the severity of their rift.
The breakthrough came through the collaborative efforts of the legal community in Hunsur. Assistant Public Prosecutor Sowmya MN and several judicial officers provided suggestions, leading to the consensus name ‘Aryavardhana’ during a court session. This name, symbolizing a blend of both parents’ wishes, was formally bestowed upon the child by the judiciary in a unique ceremony.
The VIII additional district and sessions court in Hunsur hosted the event, attended by significant judicial figures including VIII additional district judge H Govindaiah, senior principal judge Zaibunnisa, additional civil judges Anita and Puja Belikeri. The local bar association, represented by vice-president C Harish Kumar and secretary HJ Sandeep, also played a crucial role.
According to S Shivanne Gowda, president of the Hunsur Taluk Bar Association, the couple’s agreement on the name ‘Aryavardhana’ paved the way for reconciliation. The formal naming ceremony was more than a legal formality; it was a moment of joy and unity, witnessed by a roomful of advocates and judicial officers.
