Child Was ‘Heavily Tutored’ and Used as a ‘Pawn’: Allahabad High Court Transfers Five-Year-Old Girl’s Custody to Father

The Allahabad High Court temporarily transferred custody of a five-year-old girl to her father, observing that she appeared “heavily tutored” and was being used as a “pawn” in her parents’ matrimonial dispute. The interim order was passed in a habeas corpus petition.

Mother Not The Only Natural Caregiver, Child Not Safe In Custody Of Woman Who Doesn’t Care For Husband: Pune Court

The Pune family court granted interim custody of a minor child to his Singapore-based father, observing that the child’s welfare would be better served in his care. The court noted alleged non-compliance with orders and stressed that custody must focus on the child’s best interests.

Parent Cannot Be Denied Child Access Just Because Children Live Abroad: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court ruled that a parent cannot be denied access to children merely because they reside abroad. The Court granted businessman Amritesh Jatia interim custody of his two children in London during their summer vacation, stating parental time cannot be restricted without justification.

Allahabad HC Compensation Order Stayed: Supreme Court Examines Alleged Illegal Detention by Uttar Pradesh Police

The Supreme Court stayed an Allahabad High Court order directing Uttar Pradesh government to pay Rs 10 lakh compensation to a man allegedly kept in illegal police custody for over three months. The interim order came during the State’s challenge against the compensation direction.

Father Cannot Have Girl Child’s Custody Without Court Order: Madhya Pradesh HC Restores 7-Year-Old Girl’s Custody To Mother

The Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered immediate restoration of custody of a seven-year-old girl to her mother, holding that the father could not retain custody without a court order. The Court noted the child’s wish to live with her mother.

As an Officer of Court a Lawyer Must Uphold the Constitution of India: Kerala HC Seeks Identity of Advocate Who Approached Child in Custody Case

Kerala High Court criticised an unidentified lawyer for approaching a six-year-old in a custody dispute and misleading the child about the father waiting outside the courtroom. Court said lawyers must uphold Constitution, justice, and Rule of Law always.

Engineer Rashid Gets Six-Day Interim Bail from Delhi High Court to Attend Father’s Post-Death Rituals

The Delhi High Court granted interim bail to Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, known as Engineer Rashid, from June 25 to June 30 for participating in his father’s post-death rituals, while directing him to surrender after expiry of previously granted interim bail linked to last rites.