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Can maternal relatives keep a child away from his father after the mother dies? Allahabad High Court gave a clear answer and ordered custody to the father. The Court also protected family bonding by giving visitation rights to maternal relatives. PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court has ruled that after the death of the mother, the…
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…
Supreme Court held that when the mother is no more, the father — being the natural guardian — has a stronger legal right over custody than grandparents. The Court ordered custody to the father while allowing visitation rights to the maternal grandparents. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India made it clear that when a…
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