The Karnataka High Court upheld a Family Court’s decision granting custody of a minor girl to her father, stating the mother prioritized an illicit relationship over the child’s well-being. The Court stressed that the child’s welfare is the top priority in custody cases.
An emotional scene unfolded at the Bombay High Court when an 11-year-old boy refused to go with his father despite a court order. The child ran back into the court building, forcing the bench to step in again and issue fresh directives for custody transfer at a police station.
The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that a father cannot care for the biological and emotional needs of a girl aged 10–15, granting custody to the mother. The Court stressed the importance of maternal care during puberty.
The Supreme Court has quashed an FIR against a father who took custody of his son from his late wife’s side, stating that such matters should be resolved in guardianship courts, not criminal courts.
The Delhi High Court refused to interfere with a family court’s order allowing a mother to take her child to Malaysia for nine days, stating the child’s welfare is the top priority.
The Gujarat High Court ruled that a wife’s alleged extramarital affair, without solid proof, cannot be a reason to deny her custody of children, emphasizing child welfare and legal compliance.
Delhi High Court imposed a ₹5,000 fine on a woman who accused a family court judge of being biased toward the child’s father in a custody case. The court dismissed her petition as scandalous and unsupported.
The Bombay High Court has rejected a father’s plea for custody of his 3-year-old daughter, citing his history of anger issues and abusive behavior. The court ruled that the child’s welfare is the top priority.
The Kerala High Court ruled that a mother’s morality in society should not decide a child’s custody. It granted shared custody, stating that the child’s welfare is the most important factor.
The Karnataka High Court ordered a woman’s employer to withhold her salary after she refused to comply with a court order to hand over custody of her child to the father. The police were also directed to ensure custody transfer within 24 hours.
