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Mother Who Gave Child’s Custody to Father During Divorce Cannot Claim Priority Later: Gujarat High Court Upholds Father’s Rights
High Court Jan 14, 2026

Mother Who Gave Child’s Custody to Father During Divorce Cannot Claim Priority Later: Gujarat High Court Upholds Father’s Rights

The Gujarat High Court upheld the father’s custody of a child below five years after the mother had voluntarily handed over custody during divorce. The Court ruled that child welfare and stability override automatic legal presumptions. Emotional bonding and settled upbringing were given priority over technical claims Ahmedabad: In an important decision reinforcing stability in…
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Delhi High Court Says Single Fathers Cannot Be Judged With Gender Bias in Child Care and Maintenance Cases: “They Face Equal Burden as Mothers”
High Court Dec 22, 2025

Delhi High Court Says Single Fathers Cannot Be Judged With Gender Bias in Child Care and Maintenance Cases: “They Face Equal Burden as Mothers”

The Delhi High Court has ruled that caregiving by a single parent cannot be judged through a gendered lens. The Court also set aside a family court order on maintenance for ignoring financial deductions borne by a single father. Single Fathers Can’t Judged with Gender Bias in Child Care: The Delhi High Court has delivered…

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BREAKING | Karnataka High Court Adopts Calcutta HC Child Access & Uniform Custody Guidelines 2025: Big Relief for Parents and Children
High Court Dec 17, 2025

BREAKING | Karnataka High Court Adopts Calcutta HC Child Access & Uniform Custody Guidelines 2025: Big Relief for Parents and Children

Karnataka High Court has adopted the Calcutta High Court’s Child Access and Custody Guidelines 2025 as an interim measure. The move ensures uniform, child-centric custody practices until the Union Government issues national guidelines. BENGALURU: In a landmark development in child custody jurisprudence, the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka has adopted the Child Access and Custody…

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Parent Applying for Child Passport Must Attach Divorce and Custody Papers If Claimed: Karnataka High Court Stops Wife From Taking Children Away
Latest News Dec 5, 2025

Parent Applying for Child Passport Must Attach Divorce and Custody Papers If Claimed: Karnataka High Court Stops Wife From Taking Children Away

The Karnataka High Court has clarified that if one parent applies for a child’s passport and claims divorce or custody, they must submit proper documents. The Court directed issuance of passports after the father gave “No Objection”, subject to compliance with visitation rights. for Child Passport Must Attach Divorce: The Karnataka High Court has made…

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Work-From-Home Doesn’t Make You a Better Parent: Supreme Court Upholds Child Custody in Favour of the Father
Latest News Dec 4, 2025

Work-From-Home Doesn’t Make You a Better Parent: Supreme Court Upholds Child Custody in Favour of the Father

The Supreme Court has made it clear that simply working from home does not give any parent an automatic advantage in child custody battles. The Court said custody must depend on the child’s welfare, not on where a parent works. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India delivered an important ruling on child custody, clarifying…

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Delhi High Court Says Single Fathers Cannot Be Judged With Gender Bias in Child Care and Maintenance Cases: “They Face Equal Burden as Mothers”
High Court Dec 22, 2025 0

Delhi High Court Says Single Fathers Cannot Be Judged With Gender Bias in Child Care and Maintenance Cases: “They Face Equal Burden as Mothers”

The Delhi High Court has ruled that caregiving by a single parent cannot be judged through a gendered lens. The Court also set aside a family court order on maintenance for ignoring financial deductions borne by a single father. Single Fathers Can’t Judged with Gender Bias in Child Care: The Delhi High Court has delivered…

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BREAKING | Karnataka High Court Adopts Calcutta HC Child Access & Uniform Custody Guidelines 2025: Big Relief for Parents and Children
High Court Dec 17, 2025 0

BREAKING | Karnataka High Court Adopts Calcutta HC Child Access & Uniform Custody Guidelines 2025: Big Relief for Parents and Children

Karnataka High Court has adopted the Calcutta High Court’s Child Access and Custody Guidelines 2025 as an interim measure. The move ensures uniform, child-centric custody practices until the Union Government issues national guidelines. BENGALURU: In a landmark development in child custody jurisprudence, the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka has adopted the Child Access and Custody…

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Parent Applying for Child Passport Must Attach Divorce and Custody Papers If Claimed: Karnataka High Court Stops Wife From Taking Children Away
Latest News Dec 5, 2025 0

Parent Applying for Child Passport Must Attach Divorce and Custody Papers If Claimed: Karnataka High Court Stops Wife From Taking Children Away

The Karnataka High Court has clarified that if one parent applies for a child’s passport and claims divorce or custody, they must submit proper documents. The Court directed issuance of passports after the father gave “No Objection”, subject to compliance with visitation rights. for Child Passport Must Attach Divorce: The Karnataka High Court has made…

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Work-From-Home Doesn’t Make You a Better Parent: Supreme Court Upholds Child Custody in Favour of the Father
Latest News Dec 4, 2025 0

Work-From-Home Doesn’t Make You a Better Parent: Supreme Court Upholds Child Custody in Favour of the Father

The Supreme Court has made it clear that simply working from home does not give any parent an automatic advantage in child custody battles. The Court said custody must depend on the child’s welfare, not on where a parent works. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India delivered an important ruling on child custody, clarifying…

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