Telangana High Court Rules Biological Parents Acting as Guardians Cannot Be Accused of Kidnapping in Custody Disputes

The Telangana High Court, led by Justice Juvvadi Sridevi, ruled that a biological parent cannot be charged with kidnapping for taking custody of their child from the other parent. The judgment emphasized lawful guardianship and the importance of addressing custody disputes in Family Courts. The court granted interim relief to the mother until February 13, 2025.