We should add some other property(through object identification) which uniquely identifies each checkbox. If there are no other properties which uniquely identify the object and the number of items is fixed, I guess you can use "index".

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You can use xpath or class name associated with check box or label associated with checkbox to identifiy same name elements.

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In case of QTP you can use Index as one of proprties of the object.

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