Section 111: To obtain name and surname

1) Each person shall, after birth, obtain the name as designated by his or her mother or father according to his or her religion, culture, usage or tradition.

2) If the mother or father of a person is not available for the time being or is not likely to be so available, the person shall obtain the name as designated by the guardian or curator taking care of (herchaha)  him or her.

3) Each person shall, after birth, be entitled to use after his or her name the surname designated with the consent of his or her father and mother or failing such consent, the surname of his or her father.

Provided that a person whose paternity is not traced out shall be entitled to use after his or her name the surname of his or her mother.

4) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (3), a person may, if he or she so wishes, use the surname of his or her father or mother or of both.

5) If a dispute arises as to the surname of a person, he or she shall be considered, unless otherwise proved, to have used the surname of his or her father.

6) Notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this Section, a person whose both father and mother are not traced out shall be entitled to use after his or her name the surname given by the guardian taking care of (herchaha) him or her.