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.
The Kerala High Court held that persons with Down Syndrome are entitled to protections under the National Trust Act and ruled that guardianship applications cannot be rejected merely because the condition is not expressly mentioned in the statute, granting relief to a father seeking guardianship of his daughter.
The Bombay High Court appointed two daughters as guardians for their 73-year-old father, who became incapacitated due to brain damage from a cardiac arrest in 2024. Justice Abhay Ahuja emphasized the court’s responsibility to intervene in such distressing situations, highlighting the need for guardianship under special legal provisions for vulnerable individuals.
The Delhi High Court made it clear that the child’s education and welfare must come first, even if the parents are separated or are fighting over custody. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court ruled that schools cannot refuse to give a Transfer Certificate (TC) to a student just because the parents are having a matrimonial […]
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling emphasized that an elder sister must obtain a court order for guardianship, rejecting a habeas corpus petition. Justices clarified that an elder sister does not have automatic guardianship rights over her younger sibling and must seek it through proper legal channels. The case underscores the importance of adhering to formal legal procedures in family matters.
