Sunday, February 04, 2024

Top Turkish Court Ruling Grants Women Right to Use Maiden Surname after Marriage

Good news! How modern is this Muslim country?

"In a historic step, a landmark ruling by the Constitutional Court gave Turkish married women the right to use their maiden surname without resorting to court proceedings, reported the Daily Sabah newspaper.

The country's top court nullified the provision in Article 187 of the Turkish Civil Code last year, citing a violation of the principle of equality. ..."

Top Court Ruling Grants Turkish Women Right to Use Maiden Surname after Marriage

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