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Can parents confine an adult married woman and keep her away from her husband? The Patna High Court said No. Once an adult woman personally tells the Court that she wants to live with her husband, her choice cannot be controlled by her parents, family pressure, or social opposition. PATNA: The Patna High Court, through…
Allahabad High Court dismissed a mother’s habeas corpus plea for custody, holding no unlawful detention as no court order was violated. Are unproven accusations enough to harass a father who is a natural guardian? PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court, presided over by Justice Anil Kumar-X, heard a habeas corpus petition filed by a mother seeking…
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…
Can your maintenance case suddenly be moved from a Family Court to a village court without your consent? Allahabad High Court says yes—if you don’t challenge the law itself, the transfer stands. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court, in a significant judgment delivered by Justice Ajit Kumar and Justice Swarupama Chaturvedi, has upheld the legality of…
Can a planned relationship, secret recording, and police support turn into an ₹8–10 lakh extortion trap? Why did the Allahabad High Court call this a serious threat to society and order a wider crackdown? PRAYAGRAJ: In an order dated 30 March 2026, the Allahabad High Court, led by Justice J.J. Munir and Justice Tarun Saxena,…
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