Delhi Lawyer Brutally Stabbed Inside Husband’s Office: CJI Surya Kant Leads Supreme Court In Taking Suo Motu Cognisance
The Supreme Court of India directed that the investigation be handled by a senior police officer to ensure seriousness and…
Tag: Child Welfare
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…
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…
Children Become Silent Victims In Ego Clashes Between Parents: Kerala High Court Adopts Child-Centric Approach, Upholds Father’s Custody With Structured Mother’s Access
Kerala High Court was deeply influenced by the emotional distress of the children. How did this strengthen the case for…
Custody Dispute | Father Raising Child For Six Years Not Enough: Karnataka High Court Orders Return Of Minor To Mother In US, Saying Jurisdiction Depends On Child’s Ordinary Residence
When both parents brought the child to India and the father continued caregiving for six years, can jurisdiction still shift…
Father Brings Child To India, Court Calls Custody Illegal: Gujarat High Court Orders Immediate Return To Canada Amid Ongoing Foreign Proceedings
Gujarat High Court held a father’s act of bringing his child to India during foreign custody proceedings as unlawful and…
Child Custody Fight And Courts Can Scar Children Emotionally: MP High Court Allows Father To Meet Minor Son Outside Court Premises in Public Places
A father challenged an order that allowed him to meet his child only inside the Family Court premises. The MP…
Rescued Girl Not Safe With Mother: Karnataka High Court Rejects Custody Bid Amid Allegations of Prostitution Exploitation
Can a rescued girl be handed over to her mother amid allegations that the mother forced her into prostitution? The…
Child Custody | Writ Courts Cannot Usurp Civil Court Powers, These Disputes Shouldn’t Be Decided By Habeas Corpus Unless Custody Is Illegally Retained: Orissa High Court
Can a parent use a writ petition to reclaim their child? The Orissa High Court says not unless the custody…
Child Custody Matters Cannot Be Decided On Legal Provisions & Technicalities. It Requires Human Touch: Tripura High Court
The Tripura High Court ruled that child custody cases cannot be decided only on strict legal rules. The Court stressed…
