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Mother Agreed To Father’s Sole Custody, Then Called It ‘Illegal’: AP High Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Petition, Says She ‘Misused The Process Of Court’
High Court Aug 14, 2026

Mother Agreed To Father’s Sole Custody, Then Called It ‘Illegal’: AP High Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Petition, Says She ‘Misused The Process Of Court’

Can children living with their father be called under “illegal custody” when the mother had herself agreed to give him sole custody? The Andhra Pradesh High Court found suppression of crucial facts and imposed ₹50,000 costs on the mother. ANDHRA PRADESH: The Andhra Pradesh High Court has dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by a…
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UK Custody Orders Not Enforced In India: Andhra Pradesh High Court Rejects Father’s Habeas Corpus Plea, Prioritises Child Welfare
High Court Apr 9, 2026

UK Custody Orders Not Enforced In India: Andhra Pradesh High Court Rejects Father’s Habeas Corpus Plea, Prioritises Child Welfare

The Andhra Pradesh High Court refused to enforce UK custody orders, prioritising child welfare. When a child is retained despite clear orders, how is a father supposed to reclaim his rights? AMARAVATI: In a cross-border child custody dispute, the Andhra Pradesh High Court, comprising Justice Cheekati Manavendranath Roy and Justice Tuhin Kumar Gedela, heard a…

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Husband Has No Right And Can’t Get Any Share In Parental Property Inherited By Wife: Andhra Pradesh High Court Cites Hindu Succession Act
High Court Mar 31, 2026

Husband Has No Right And Can’t Get Any Share In Parental Property Inherited By Wife: Andhra Pradesh High Court Cites Hindu Succession Act

Can a husband claim his wife’s parental property after her death without children? Andhra Pradesh High Court gives a clear answer—this ruling may surprise many. AMARAVATI: The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that if a married woman inherits property from her parents and dies without children, that property will go back to her father’s family,…

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Divorce Case | Husband’s Plea for DNA Test of Children Rejected: Andhra Pradesh High Court Says Such Test Cannot Be Sought to Prove Wife’s Alleged Adultery
High Court Mar 20, 2026

Divorce Case | Husband’s Plea for DNA Test of Children Rejected: Andhra Pradesh High Court Says Such Test Cannot Be Sought to Prove Wife’s Alleged Adultery

The Andhra Pradesh High Court held that the children cannot be sent for DNA testing merely to support allegations against the wife in a matrimonial dispute, as the child’s dignity and welfare come first. If the law closes the door on the most direct method of verification, how is a husband expected to prove doubt…

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Adult Woman Free To Live With Man Of Her Choice, Habeas Corpus Plea By Parents Not Maintainable: Andhra Pradesh High Court Reiterates In Love Marriage Case
High Court Mar 17, 2026

Adult Woman Free To Live With Man Of Her Choice, Habeas Corpus Plea By Parents Not Maintainable: Andhra Pradesh High Court Reiterates In Love Marriage Case

The Andhra Pradesh High Court held that an adult woman’s choice is final and dismissed the habeas corpus petition filed by her parents, as there was no illegal detention. AMARAVATI: In a strong decision favouring personal choice and preventing misuse of law against men, the Andhra Pradesh High Court led by Justice Cheekati Manavendranath Roy…

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UK Custody Orders Not Enforced In India: Andhra Pradesh High Court Rejects Father’s Habeas Corpus Plea, Prioritises Child Welfare
High Court Apr 9, 2026 0

UK Custody Orders Not Enforced In India: Andhra Pradesh High Court Rejects Father’s Habeas Corpus Plea, Prioritises Child Welfare

The Andhra Pradesh High Court refused to enforce UK custody orders, prioritising child welfare. When a child is retained despite clear orders, how is a father supposed to reclaim his rights? AMARAVATI: In a cross-border child custody dispute, the Andhra Pradesh High Court, comprising Justice Cheekati Manavendranath Roy and Justice Tuhin Kumar Gedela, heard a…

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Husband Has No Right And Can’t Get Any Share In Parental Property Inherited By Wife: Andhra Pradesh High Court Cites Hindu Succession Act
High Court Mar 31, 2026 0

Husband Has No Right And Can’t Get Any Share In Parental Property Inherited By Wife: Andhra Pradesh High Court Cites Hindu Succession Act

Can a husband claim his wife’s parental property after her death without children? Andhra Pradesh High Court gives a clear answer—this ruling may surprise many. AMARAVATI: The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that if a married woman inherits property from her parents and dies without children, that property will go back to her father’s family,…

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Divorce Case | Husband’s Plea for DNA Test of Children Rejected: Andhra Pradesh High Court Says Such Test Cannot Be Sought to Prove Wife’s Alleged Adultery
High Court Mar 20, 2026 0

Divorce Case | Husband’s Plea for DNA Test of Children Rejected: Andhra Pradesh High Court Says Such Test Cannot Be Sought to Prove Wife’s Alleged Adultery

The Andhra Pradesh High Court held that the children cannot be sent for DNA testing merely to support allegations against the wife in a matrimonial dispute, as the child’s dignity and welfare come first. If the law closes the door on the most direct method of verification, how is a husband expected to prove doubt…

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Adult Woman Free To Live With Man Of Her Choice, Habeas Corpus Plea By Parents Not Maintainable: Andhra Pradesh High Court Reiterates In Love Marriage Case
High Court Mar 17, 2026 0

Adult Woman Free To Live With Man Of Her Choice, Habeas Corpus Plea By Parents Not Maintainable: Andhra Pradesh High Court Reiterates In Love Marriage Case

The Andhra Pradesh High Court held that an adult woman’s choice is final and dismissed the habeas corpus petition filed by her parents, as there was no illegal detention. AMARAVATI: In a strong decision favouring personal choice and preventing misuse of law against men, the Andhra Pradesh High Court led by Justice Cheekati Manavendranath Roy…

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