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Father Taking Children By Force Does Not Automatically Become Illegal Custody: Allahabad High Court Rejects Mother’s Habeas Corpus Petition, Says No Court Order Was Violated
High Court Apr 20, 2026 0

Father Taking Children By Force Does Not Automatically Become Illegal Custody: Allahabad High Court Rejects Mother’s Habeas Corpus Petition, Says No Court Order Was Violated

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…

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Father Must Bear Greater Financial Responsibility Despite Working Mother: Bombay High Court Doubles Child’s Maintenance Amount
High Court Apr 18, 2026 0

Father Must Bear Greater Financial Responsibility Despite Working Mother: Bombay High Court Doubles Child’s Maintenance Amount

The Bombay High Court recognised the unpaid caregiving and day-to-day efforts of the mother while increasing the father’s financial liability in child’s maintenance case. Would the Court equally recognise the unpaid caregiving of the father if he had custody of the child? MAHARASHTRA: Justice Urmila Joshi-Phalke of the Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench, dealt with…

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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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Wife Already Took ₹16 Lakhs From Ex-Husband And Hid It From The Court: P&H High Court Rejects Woman’s Maintenance Plea
High Court Apr 1, 2026 0

Wife Already Took ₹16 Lakhs From Ex-Husband And Hid It From The Court: P&H High Court Rejects Woman’s Maintenance Plea

She took ₹16 lakh as full settlement—but never told the Court while demanding more. The Punjab & Haryana High Court stepped in—raising a critical question: how far can concealment go before justice is compromised? CHANDIGARH: The Punjab & Haryana High Court, in a judgment by Justice Shalini Singh Nagpal, set aside a maintenance order after…

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