The Orissa High Court ruled that a father’s custody claim cannot be rejected only because he did not submit the wife’s death certificate and the child’s birth certificate, set-a siding the Family Court’s technical grounds for denial.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a parent cannot be accused of kidnapping their own child, stating both parents are equal guardians unless a court order says otherwise. The case involved a mother who took her son from his father while he was abroad, prompted by the child’s distress. The court prioritized the child’s welfare in custody discussions.
