Guardianship and Wards Act, 1890

Dr. V. Ravi Chandran, an American citizen, filed a writ petition under Article 32 seeking a habeas corpus order for the production of his seven‑year‑old son, a U.S. citizen, who had been taken to India by the mother, respondent No.6, in contravention of multiple custody orders passed by New York courts. After the CBI l…

The Supreme Court examined a dispute over the custody of a minor child, Aditya, between his mother Smriti and father Perry, who had obtained custody in India based on a judgment dated 28 Oct 2020 and a subsequent order on 8 Dec 2020. The Court found that Perry had concealed material facts, failed to disclose the dismis…

The case concerned the custody of a 14‑year‑old twin daughter who had been raised since infancy by her paternal aunt (appellant No.2) and the aunt's husband (respondent No.10). The biological father (respondent No.2) sought to have the child returned to his care, prompting the High Court to order her recovery and hando…