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.

Welfare of Child Paramount: Allahabad High Court Grants Custody to Mother Prioritizing Best Interests Over Parental Rights in Dispute Case

Allahabad High Court granted custody of minor boy to mother, prioritizing child welfare. Court held best interests override parental rights, finding mother better suited to ensure development, stability and well-being of child.