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.

Disputed Custody Matters Cannot Be Decided Through Habeas Corpus, Family Court Is The Appropriate Forum: Delhi HC Rejects Mother’s Plea

The Delhi High Court dismissed a mother’s habeas corpus plea seeking custody of her four-year-old daughter living with father in Singapore. The Court held disputed international custody matters should be decided by Family Court, not writ jurisdiction.

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.